PT Technician - Diesel Powered Equipment

PT Technician - Diesel Powered Equipment

Campus: East Peoria Campus

Employment Type: Classified, Staff Part time

Department: Agricultural & Industrial Tech

Start Date: 07/14/2025

Summary

The Diesel-Powered Equipment Technician is primarily responsible for performing tasks to maintain owned and borrowed construction, agricultural, and highway equipment used for instruction, maintain lab equipment so all pieces operate safely, maintain the inventory of tools used during laboratories, and assist faculty members with the fabrication of teaching aids.

Compensation for the PT Technician- DPET is $20.21 - $23.24 an hour.

This position will remain open till filled.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.

• Organize the tool room and keep and up-to-date inventory of tools and hardware.
• Check tools out and in during lab activities.
• Move equipment in and out of lab by operating a fork truck or by driving trucks, tractors, or combines or other heavy equipment.
• Assist instructors during lab activities to ensure students work safely and professionally.
• Support faculty members by securing materials and/or preparing specific equipment for upcoming labs.
• Knowledge of safe and proper operation of overhead crane, lifting techniques, and lockout/tag out procedures.
• Support instruction with proper use of hand tools, shop equipment, electrical tests, and engine scan tools.
• Manage, service, and repair shop tools, supplies and equipment.
• Order consumables and other supplies.
• Handle pick up of waste materials.
• Help organize and order materials for extracurricular activities.
• Fabricate stands and tables for training aids.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in an automotive diesel environment.
• Valid CDL with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficient in the operation of a PC and related software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in accredited diesel program.
• Fork truck operator credential.
• Metal fabrication experience.
• Industry experience in a dealership or production.
• Experience working as a diesel mechanic.

EEOC Statement

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off;
• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
• on-site childcare center;
• 403(b) retirement plans; and
• State University Retirement System pension plan.

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