Apprentice Mechanic

Village of Lake in the Hills; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with the repair and maintenance of their fleet of vehicles and equipment. This role involves diagnosing mechanical issues, performing repairs, and ensuring that all equipment is ready for winter operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in automotive repair, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to safety and quality. Join a team that values hard work and dedication while contributing to the community's infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a tangible impact in their local area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automotive and equipment repair.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL B preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair Village-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain parts inventory and cleanliness of the workshop.
• Perform winter road maintenance and operate various equipment.

Skills

Automotive Repair

Equipment Maintenance

Mechanical Diagnosis

Parts Inventory Management

Safety Precautions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

Manual Tools

Light to Medium Duty Vehicles

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting with the repair and maintenance of Village-owned vehicles and equipment, performs winter road maintenance, and assists with maintaining parts and inventory supplies for the department. This position reports to the Streets Superintendent or designee.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, diagnoses, and locates mechanical difficulties on Village automobiles, trucks, and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment.
• Assists with the assessment of necessary repairs; replaces and repairs faulty or damaged parts.
• Assists with the replacing or repairing of faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Repairs, adjusts and replaces brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, hydraulic and air brakes.
• Assists with the repair and maintenance of salt and plowing equipment to ensure proper working order for winter season.
• Repairs and maintains small engines including lawn mowers, chain saws, weed eaters, and trimmers; ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Maintains work, time and material records on all work performed on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of work shop / office area, and tool room.
• Performs various standard tasks using a wide variety of manual and powered equipment including, but not limited to; drills, power saws, shovels, wheel barrows, tampers, compressors; pouring and shoveling asphalt, concrete, gravel, hot and cold patch, sand, dirt, drive one of a variety of light to medium duty vehicles on a daily basis; receives training in the operation and care of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs parts inventory.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed and adheres to all departmental and Village safety policies. Advises supervisor of hazards and corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent and three (3) years' experience in automotive and equipment repair; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• A CDL B license is preferred.

Physical and Work Environment

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and requires walking on uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs and ladders, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Duties are performed under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather, noise, heavy traffic conditions, and exhaust fumes.

Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.