DOT Maintenance Mechanic

The McHenry County Division of Transportation has an immediate full time opening for a Maintenance Worker-Mechanic to join their team.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Road Maintenance Worker Mechanic operates a variety of instruments such as hand, electric and air-driven tools to test, service and repair vehicles and other mechanical equipment. This position will also inspect, adjust, and replace parts to repair and maintain vehicles and equipment. Repairs brakes, engines, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and/or related work. Changes tires and tubes, cuts and welds metal and performs fabrication and minor repairs. Participates in other general highway maintenance activities, will assist in winter operations snow and ice removal on the County Highway system.

Schedule: Winter Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Summer Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm

The starting salary is $29.50/hr. This is a union position under Local 150 and the wage is not negotiable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate a variety of instruments to test, service and repair vehicles and other mechanical equipment.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace parts to repair and maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Repairs brakes, engines, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and/or related work.
• Changes tires and tubes, cuts and welds metal and performs fabrication and minor repairs.
• Participates in other general highway maintenance activities, will assist in winter operations snow and ice removal on the County Highway system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Hand tools
• Electric tools
• Air-driven tools

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• 1-3 years of current automotive and equipment repair

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a valid Class "B" CDL license with air brake endorsement and the ability to obtain a Class "A" CDL with tanker endorsement within one year of employment.

SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Skill in:

• Working knowledge of automotive truck and equipment parts along with diesel engine operation and maintenance, welding and fabrication of heavy machinery, tractors, and all type of small engine repairs.
• Snow removal and highway maintenance experience is desired.
• General computer skills and mechanical knowledge is desired.
• Timeliness, punctuality, and attendance according to personal schedule is required for the entire department to operate appropriately.

Ability to:

• Perform strenuous physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions (24 hours a day).
• Successfully pass a background check and pre-employment physical.

BENEFITS:

• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and 13 paid holidays.
• County-paid medical and dental insurance through local 150 union (Midwest Operating Engineers).

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical and a background check prior to an official job offer

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status, or disability.