1 AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC Job in South Holland, IL
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illinois is Hiring an AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC Near South Holland, IL
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC - MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS - COOK COUNTY/BISHOP FORD YARD - IPR#47283
Agency : Department of Transportation
Closing Date/Time: 04/01/2024
Salary: $5,261 - $7,015 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC045
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
*This position is subject to a pre-employment physical examination and drug and alcohol testing and subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hired.
****A CLASS "A" CDL WITH "N" OR "X" ENDORSEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a copy of your Class "A" CDL with "N" or "X" endorsement to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.
Agency Mission Statement:
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Automotive Mechanic.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (10) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Essential Functions
40%
1. Performs mechanical repairs on vehicles assigned to field headquarters and also conducts repairs at the site of a disabled vehicle. Repairs include oil changes, electrical repair and troubleshooting, radiator repair or replacement, brake inspection or replacement, tire repair or replacement, tune-ups, alternator replacement, water pump installation and any other repairs that may be required. If necessary, may recommend to the immediate supervisor that other work be done by an outside garage.
30%
2. Performs regular inspection and maintenance of vehicles on an established schedule. Utilizes diagnostic testing equipment to pinpoint problems. Test drives vehicles/equipment repaired such as maintenance trucks, pavement marking equipment, roller, graders, arrow-boards, mowers, and snowplows, including those requiring a CDL Class A with appropriate endorsement.
15%
3. Maintains accurate and timely records of all maintenance repairs performed.
10%
4. Performs minor welding and fabrication: Welds plows, plow frames, spreaders and other miscellaneous off-road equipment which is in immediate need of repair. Bends, forms, and fabricates specialized equipment which may be needed.
10%
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school, or coursework in vehicle repair and maintenance, or completion of an approved training course.
2. Requires experience necessary to qualify as a skilled mechanic.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prefer extensive knowledge of mechanical hand tools and testing equipment.
2. Prefer ability to work well with others.
3. Prefer working knowledge of standard vehicle repair and maintenance practices and techniques, occupational hazards and applicable safety measures.
4. Prefer skill in the use of tools and the operation of the machines and equipment employed in motor repair and adjustment.
5. Prefer skill and ability to work from sketches, drawings, and blueprints as well as oral and written instructions.
6. Prefer ability to locate and adjust mechanical feedbacks in motors and equipment and make necessary repairs.
7. Prefer ability to weld and perform simple blacksmith operations.
8. Prefer ability to prepare work activity reports.
9. Prefer ability to perceive objects with sharpness.
Conditions of Employment
1. Successful completion of a background investigation
2. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A.
3. Occasional statewide travel with occasional overnight stays to make equipment repairs at the job site.
4. Must reside within a 45-minute travel time frame from the primary work location.
5. Requires overtime and on-call status during snow and ice season.
Work Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 16915 Van Dam Rd, South Holland, Illinois, 60473
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 1/District 1/Bureau of Maintenance
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation ; Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
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Job Summary
Full Time
$48k-64k (estimate)
03/20/2024
04/02/2024
mcb.illinois.edu
Urbana, IL
<25
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