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 an Automotive Mechanic to serve as 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 state's 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. The State of Illinois offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan; health, life, vision and dental insurance for self and family; Deferred Compensation Plan; 13-14 paid State holidays annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days annually based on years of service); 12 paid sick days annually; 3 paid personal days annually; direct deposit; 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave; $125/month tool allowance paid monthly (or however applicable) and $250 boot allowance paid annually.  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 Collinsville Garage Automotive Shop Supervisor, serves as a traveling mechanic at assigned work site locations.
• 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 Pro Demand, Bendix, Cummins Insite, Allison, Navistar 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 (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 (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 requires 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 service 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 oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks 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); paid personal days (3 days annually)
• Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually
• $125/month tool allowance paid monthly (or however applicable)
• $250 boot allowance paid annually
• Starting at $5,836/monthly (option 2 mechanic) with a range of $7,296/monthly after 5 years

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!