Job Description

​ Agency : Department of Central Management Services

Position Title: Automotive Mechanic - Medium / Heavy Trucks

Closing Date/Time: 09/18/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,836 monthly; Full Range $5,836 - $7,296 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Will 
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.

***** A RESUME IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS POSITION *****

Posting Identification Number: 41109

POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles is seeking to hire a Heavy-Duty Diesel Automotive Mechanic. This position will perform skilled mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance of medium and heavy-duty trucks and off-road equipment for the states fleet and other off-road machinery. We value team players who are open minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of servicing the state’s vehicle fleet. The ideal candidate will be both highly motivated and professional. We invite all qualified applicants interested in assisting the Division of Vehicles as we serve the State of Illinois to apply for the position of Automotive Mechanic.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under direct supervision of the Elgin Garage Supervisor, serves as a traveling mechanic for the New Lenox & Monee work site locations in Will County.
• Inspects and performs major repair such as disassemble and repair engines, reassemble engines, differentials, air and hydraulic brakes, wheel ends, etc.
• Operates diagnostic electronic testing equipment such as ProDemand, Bendix, Cummins Insite, Allison, Navistor NED/DLB, etc. to discover mechanical problems and to service vehicles equipped with complex electronic ignition and pollution control systems.
• Completes shop records such as mechanic time tickets identifying parts used and labor hours for each repair/maintenance procedure performed and submits to supervisor.
• Performs basic upkeep and maintenance duties for the work area.
• 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 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 (CDL) – Class B or higher class of driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers working knowledge of repairing both diesel and gasoline engines.
• Prefers working knowledge of locating and adjusting mechanical feedbacks in motors and equipment and making necessary repairs.
• Prefers working knowledge of standard vehicle repair and maintenance practices and techniques, occupational hazards, and applicable safety measures.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of all automotive parts and materials used in the maintenance and repair of both vehicles and off-road equipment.
• Prefers extensive knowledge in the use of all mechanical hand tools and testing equipment.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience demonstrating skill in the use of tools and the operation of the machines and equipment employed in motor repair and adjustment.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience preparing work activity reports.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional of welding and performing simple blacksmith operations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires the ability to travel to remote work sites and the ability to travel and arrive at primary work site within 45 minutes.
• Requires the ability to bring your own toolbox and mechanical tools.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted and materials weighing up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services. Among the services CMS provides are human resources, facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

Central Management Services offers a robust benefit package including:
• Monday-Friday work schedule (if applicable)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension plan
• Deferred Compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn 12 paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually); 3 paid personal benefit days (annually)
• Paid state holidays 13-14 annually
• $125/month tool allowance paid monthly (or however applicable)
• $250 boot allowance paid annually
• Annual Cost of Living Increases
• Starting at $5,836/monthly (option 2 mechanic) with a range of $7,296/monthly after 5 years

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Work Location:  1400 W Maple St, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451
Agency Contact:  Sussan Donahue BurgessJan Doe

Email: [email protected]

Phone #:217-836-2618

Posting Group:  Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
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