AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC - COOK COUNTY - EISENHOWER

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC - COOK COUNTY - EISENHOWER

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sponsorship for employment is not provided by the State of Illinois.

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history.

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire an Automotive Mechanic. Under the immediate supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Automotive Mechanic maintains and repairs a fleet of vehicles at a field headquarters and ensures compliance with departmental safety rules.

Essential Functions:

• Performs mechanical repairs on vehicles assigned to field headquarters and also conducts repairs at the site of a disabled vehicle.
• Performs regular inspection and maintenance of vehicles on an established schedule.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of all maintenance repairs performed.
• Performs minor welding and fabrication.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Requires experience necessary to qualify as a skilled mechanic.
• Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefers experience and extensive knowledge in the use of mechanical hand tools, machinery, and testing equipment used in equipment and motor repair, including the ability to diagnose, adjust, and correct mechanical issues.
• Prefers knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety measures.
• Prefers skill and ability to work from sketches, drawings, and blueprints as well as oral and written instructions.
• Prefers ability to weld and perform simple blacksmith operations.
• Prefers ability to work well with others.
• Prefers ability to prepare work activity reports.
• Prefers ability to perceive objects with sharpness.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires successful completion of a background investigation.
• Requires pre-employment physical examination.
• Requires occasional statewide travel with occasional overnight stays to make equipment repairs at the job site.
• Must reside within a 45-minute travel time frame from the primary work location.
• Requires overtime and 24 hr/7 day emergency on-call status.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with USDOT standards which prohibit the use of cannabis.

About the Agency:

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 in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling), Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Pension Plan, (12) 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.