Auto Mechanic

Illinois Tollway; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Tollway is seeking a skilled Auto Mechanic to maintain and repair a range of vehicles and heavy equipment used in roadway maintenance. This role requires hands-on diagnostics, welding, and safe operation of tools and machinery across our fleet.

Applicants should have 4–8 years of automotive repair experience, a CDL Class A with air brakes endorsement within 30 days, pass ISTHA mechanic test, and meet physical requirements for lifting and long shifts.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 4–8 years of mechanical experience in automotive, truck, and/or equipment repair.
• CDL Class A with air brakes endorsement required within 30 days of employment.
• Must pass ISTHA Mechanic test with a 65% passing grade.
• Physical requirements: lift 50 lbs, stand long hours, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Must acquire and maintain all necessary federal, state, and local certifications.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain Authority automobiles, trucks, tractors, salt spreaders, snow plows, and construction equipment.
• Test automotive and equipment applications.
• Use machines and tools common to the mechanic trade.
• Inspect vehicles and maintenance equipment as needed.
• Read and analyze Parts & Service Manuals used by ISTHA.
• Perform duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Additional duties as needed.

Skills

Diagnostics

Automotive repair

Welding

Reading manuals

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Mechanic tools

Job description

Essential Job Functions

The Illinois Tollway is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to our customers. Whether it's I-PASS, the Move Illinois Program, open road tolling or keeping you safe with our H.E.L.P. trucks, we are committed to delivering great benefits and services to customers. The Tollway is a user-fee system – no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations. Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues.

Under the leadership of the Board of Directors and Executive Staff, the Tollway is committed to achieving the following goals: increase collaboration with regional transportation and planning agencies, promote the regional economy, maintain financial integrity, foster environmental responsibility and sustainability, maintain the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system, further transparency and accountability, enhance customer service, and maintain public trust.

In support of this mission, the Auto Mechanic repairs and maintains automobiles, trucks, tractors, salt spreaders, snow plows, construction equipment and machinery commonly used by the Tollway in maintenance of roadway and structures.

Locations of current openings and schedule:

Mechanic openings:

Central garage 3pm-11pm - 3460 Finley Road, Downers Grove IL 60515

M-4 - 7 am – 3pm - 5600 Grand Avenue, Gurnee IL 60031

The Auto Mechanic must be highly skilled in all areas of automotive repair and maintenance, including the inspection of automotive and related equipment, as well as the participation in the documentation processes. The incumbent in this class should be skilled and have a thorough understanding of the functions of complex automotive components and diagnostics.

This individual will perform all phases of repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, tractors, salt spreaders, snow plows, construction equipment and similar machinery commonly used by ISTHA in the maintenance of the roadway and structures.

This person will be responsible for having the knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and equipment used in the automotive/equipment repair field, as well as the knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions used in the mechanical trade.

The Mechanic provides the ability and skills to use tools, machines, and equipment commonly used in the Automotive repair field, as well as the operation of electric arc, M.I.G., and acetylene welding equipment.

They will be responsible for handling the inspections of automotive, trucks, and other equipment for serviceability, in conjunction with the preparation of any necessary reports. Also, the Mechanic may be requested to work various shift times, as needed by ISTHA.

The Mechanic may be required to attend training sessions both on-site and off-site. In emergency situations, performs miscellaneous duties, such as snow and ice control, general traffic control, and is subject to call out for emergency maintenance service at all times.

Additional Duties :

• Performs repairs and maintenance on Authority automobiles, trucks, tractors, salt spreaders, snow plows, and construction equipment.
• Performs testing on all automotive, trucks, and equipment applications.
• Competent in the use of machines and tools commonly used in mechanic trade.
• Performs inspections of automotive, trucks, and other maintenance equipment as needed.
• Capable of using and analyzing the Parts & Service Manuals in use at ISTHA.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.
• Performs the duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education (Required)

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

Experience (Required)

• Must possess a minimum of four to eight (4-8) years of mechanical experience in automotive, truck, and/or equipment repair and maintenance.
• A Class CDL permit with an endorsement for air brakes is required at the time of Test. Candidates will be required, as a condition of employment, to obtain a CDL Class A Driver License with an endorsement for air brakes within the first 30 days of employment and maintain said license throughout the term of their employment. Failure to obtain and/or maintain said license shall be grounds for termination. Within 30-days of employment must have obtained a valid CDL Class A Driver's License.
• Must successfully pass the ISTHA Mechanic test with a score of sixty five percent (65%) passing grade.
• Must be able to meet the following physical requirements:
• Ability to lift 50 pounds floor to waist and 50 pounds waist to overhead; pull/push 50 pounds; and hold with arms extended, 50 pounds - up to five times per day. Physically stand for 5 hours, crouch for 2 hours, sit for 1 hour and walk for 3 hours.
• Must have the ability to use hands for gross manipulation for 4 hours and 2 hours for fine manipulation.
• Must have sufficient tools as required by ISTHA The incumbent must acquire and maintain all Federal, State and Local Certifications or Licenses required to perform the duties and tasks of the position.

The Illinois Tollway is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, unfavorable discharge from military services, age, order of protection status, military status, sex or sexual orientation.

Supplemental Information:

All stated experience for each question listed within the Supplemental Question Section will need to be reflected in the \"Work Experience\" section of your application or in your resume. Failure to do so, or overstating experience, will result in receiving no credit for your answer, and may result in your disqualification from consideration.