Fleet Mechanic

Employment Opportunities The Village of Lake Zurich, Illinois is located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. Lake Zurich is a full service community with many residential neighborhoods, restaurants and shopping opportunities, great schools and recreation make it an ideal community to live. The following is a listing of various job openings that are currently available. Click on any of the title(s) for further details. Featured job listings display on the top of all job listings and are designed to stand out from the others. After completing all the steps, click Preview to open a preview of your listing in a new window or click Proceed to Checkout where you can purchase the listing for the duration you specified. This position performs highly skilled work in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel powered vehicles and equipment in the Village fleet. Work involves the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs on automobiles, medium and heavy-duty trucks, firefighting apparatus, ambulances, police vehicles, construction equipment, snow plows, and other specialized equipment and small machinery. This position is responsible for performing the most complex repairs and requires only occasional instruction or assistance to complete tasks. Works closely with other Village departments to coordinate maintenance and repairs and requires a considerable amount of self-initiative and independent judgment. Compensation: $70,304 plus comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation accrual after the first year, sick, personal, and holiday leave, and participation in the IMRF pension fund. Job Description Essential job functions include, but are not limited to: Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment, including automobiles, trucks, fire equipment, police vehicles, construction equipment (such as loaders, backhoes, pavers, rollers, skid steers), specialty equipment (such as snow plows, street sweepers, sewer flushers, log loaders, bucket trucks), and small equipment (such as generators, pumps, chippers, mowers). Services and repairs engines, hydraulic and air brakes, ignition and lighting systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies; hydraulic controls, heating, cooling, fuel and exhaust systems; and other mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components. Maintains diesel emission control systems and related components. Installs and maintains snow and ice control equipment such as plows, salt spreaders and liquid deicing chemical tanks. Maintains accurate repair records using fleet management software (currently Computerized Fleet Analysis – CFA). Installs and maintains radios, emergency lighting, sirens, radars, video equipment and other emergency equipment. Responds to emergency road calls. Assists in training other employees on proper equipment operation and maintenance. Assists with snow plowing and ice control operations. Maintains availability on-call to respond to emergency situations. Maintains cleanliness of shop and functionality of shop equipment. Assists with other department functions as necessary. Qualifications Ability to operate equipment and machinery such as heavy-duty trucks, end loaders, bucket trucks, pavers and rollers, excavating equipment, post installers and removers, hand and power tools and mowers. Ability to operate various types of shop equipment such as lifts, hoists, welders, torches, plasma cutters and tire equipment. Ability to maintain and repair complex equipment and machinery. Knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment including gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel engines and mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems. Knowledge of the principles of operation and repair methods applicable to heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Ability to learn and use diagnostic software including but not limited to Ford IDS, FDRS, Cummins Insight and Bosch ESI. Ability to exert regular and sustained heavy physical effort with an emphasis on climbing and balancing which also involves stooping, crouching, and lifting, pushing and pulling moderately heavy objects and materials, 20 to 50 pounds, and may occasionally involve objects and materials up to 125 pounds. Position is performed both inside in primarily a shop setting and in outside environmental conditions, under fluctuating and extreme temperatures and weather conditions, with some exposure to noise, fumes, chemicals, oils, electrical current and heights. Ability to identify problems and implement a corrective action, work in a team environment, follow safe work practices, communicate verbally and in writing, and demonstrate excellence in customer service. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as assigned. Ability to respond to emergency situations 24 hours a day. Must be eligible for employment in the U.S. and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening (including cannabis). Education, Experience and Licenses High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree or successful completion of a recognized technical trade school in automotive, truck or diesel technology is preferred. Three to five years of experience in the mechanic field as an automotive, truck or heavy equipment mechanic, preferably in a municipal setting, is required, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities and skills of the position. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in Automobile and Medium-Heavy Truck, are preferred. Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification is preferred. Possession of a valid Illinois Class A commercial driver’s license with full air brake and tanker endorsements within six months of hire. Selection Process Candidates may submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, 70 E. Main Street, fax View phone number on click.appcast.io or email to View email address on click.appcast.io; or complete an employment application located on the Village of Lake Zurich website at Position is open until filled. The Village of Lake Zurich is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Lake Zurich