HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC (AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC OPTION 2)

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 this Automotive Mechanic position.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under direct supervision of the Collinsville Garage Automotive Shop Supervisor, performs skilled mechanical repairs of medium and heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment employing well established standard trade practices and procedures in the automotive industry, serviced at IDOT remote sites such as Collinsville (Madison County), Highland (Madison County), and Salem (Marion County).
• Inspects and performs major repair such as disassemble and repair engines, reassemble engines, differentials, air and hydraulic brakes, wheel ends, etc. and maintenance to various systems such as diesel, gasoline, multifuel engines, automatic and standard transmissions, heavy-duty drive line systems, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical utility systems and other components requiring service.
• Operates diagnostic electronic testing equipment such as ProDemand, Bendix, Cummings 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 ASE (automotive service excellence) certification.
• 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

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires the ability to arrive at the assigned primary work location within 45 minutes.
• Requires the ability to bring own toolbox and mechanical tools.

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 that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. 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 fleet 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 $5,261/monthly with a range of $7,015/monthly after 5 years