Automotive Mechanic

Skokie; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Confidential Mental Health Assistance

Credit Union

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Village of Skokie is seeking an Automotive Mechanic in the Public Works Department to perform skilled repairs on a variety of village vehicles and equipment, diagnose defects, and document results in fleet management software.

Requires a high school diploma and five years' automotive experience; CDL Class B with air brake endorsement (or ability to obtain). ASE Master Technician and Mobile A/C license preferred. Salary range is $85,459 to $111,707 with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Skilled repair and maintenance of village vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose defects and perform preventive maintenance.
• Document repairs and diagnostics using fleet management software (FMS).
• Prepare seasonal equipment and respond to emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles for defects and perform preventive maintenance.
• Operate lift equipment and use hand/power tools safely.
• Assist with snow and ice removal equipment readiness.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and safety compliance.

Skills

Automotive repair

Hand tools

FMS

Diagnostic software

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Tools

Tire equipment

Hydraulic presses

Drill presses

Job description

VILLAGE OF SKOKIEEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Confidential Mental Health Assistance

Credit Union

Deferred Compensation Pian

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC (Full Time) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Information:

Brief Description of Duties:

Required Training and Knowledge:

The salary range for this position is $85,459 - $111,7Q7. The annualized starting salary range is $85,459 " $94,219 (DOQ).

Under general supervision of the Automotive Supervisor, performs skilled repair and maintenance work on a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment;Performs general maintenance, inspections, and repairs on Village equipment, including light and heavy-duty diesef trucks; Performs regular inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of shop equipment and facilities; Diagnoses operator concerns and vehicle defects accurately and in a timely manner; Uses fleet management software to document repairs, inspections, and diagnostic results;Prepares seasonal equipment for use; Prepares vehicles for seasonal needs;Willingness to respond to occasional overtime and off-hour emergencies, including snow and ice response; Performs other work-related tasks, as necessary.

High schoo! diploma or equivalent required, and five years' experience working in the auto/truck/heavy duty diesel repair industry; Valid State of Illinois Class "B" Commerciai Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement, or ability to attain within 90 days of employment, with in-house training provided; Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) Master Automobile Technician, and/or Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician certification, and Mobile Air conditioning license required, or ability to attain within 24 months of employment, with assistance provided. Ability to utilize hand tools, power tools, lifting equipment, torches, safety stands, bench grinders, dri!! presses, tire equipment, lift trucks, fluid and grease dispensers, and hydraulic presses Must possess a complete set of automotive toois up to 1 "%" including mobile storage of same.

The Village ofSkokie is an Equal Opportunity Employer54161

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description

Revised: October 2026

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Position Title: AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

Salary Range: B 200

FLSA: Non-exempt

Department: Public Works

Division: Automotive

Reports to: Automotive Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE

Under genera! supervision of the Automotive Supervisor, performs skilled repair and maintenance work on a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs general maintenance, inspections, and repairs on Village equipment, including passenger vehicles, light and heavy-duty diesel trucks, snow and ice removal equipment, tractors, leaders, sweepers, backhoes, graders, fire apparatus, EMS, and police equipment;
• Performs regular inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of shop equipment and facilities;
• Diagnoses operator concerns and vehicle defects accurately and in a timely manner;
• Uses fleet management software (FMS) to document repairs, inspections, and diagnostic results;
• Prepares seasonal equipment for use, prepares vehicles for seasonal needs;

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partakes in emergency cali out and lock up of building, as required;
• Fabrication and repair of custom snow and leaf removal equipment;

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Must respond to occasionai overtime and off-hour emergencies, including snow and ice response;

Performs other work-related tasks, as necessary

KNOWLEDGE I SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of operation and repair of gasoline and diesei engines, emissions systems, and related components;
• Ability to utilize hand tools, power tools, lifting equipment, torches, safety stands, bench grinders, drill presses, tire equipment, lift trucks, fluid and grease dispensers, and hydraulic presses;
• Ability to utilize FMS, diagnostic software, and online repair aids;
• Knowledge of shop safety and environmental practices and regulations;
• Thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic diagnostics and repair;
• Thorough knowledge of modern hydraulic systems, components, and functions;
• Welding ability (stick, M!G, TIG) is a plus;
• Ability to follow alt safety rules and regulations of the Department and the VJJiage;

REQUIRED EDUCA TION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the automotive / truck repair industry;
• Possession of a valid State of Hiinois Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement, or ability to attain within 90-days of employment; Class "A" preferred;
• Experience with Refuse Packer trucks and/or fire apparatus preferred;

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES

• National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) Master Automobile Technician and/or Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician certification required, or ability to attain within 24 months of employment;
• Ability to attain Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification preferred;
• Mobile Air Conditioning license required, or ability to attain within 24 months of empioyment;

Possession of a complete set of automotive tools up to W including mobile storage of same

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work functions of this position are representative of medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Occasionally push, pull, or lift objects up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch. Regularly required to drive in order to pick up required parts and to test-drive vehicles. Agility required, frequent reaching, climbing, out of normal position work. Must have adequate hearing in order to communicate with co\" workers. Must have correctable vision to 20/20.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or disagreeable odors. Will be exposed to outside weather conditions.

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