EQUIPMENT MECHANIC – 2nd SHIFT

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Pension plan (IMRF)

Vacation/Leave benefits

Holidays 10 per year

Job summary

The City of Peoria is seeking a skilled equipment/mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on motorized and related equipment. You will diagnose, repair, and replace mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components on vehicles and construction gear.

Shift is 3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m. with a $1.75 shift premium. Requires a high school diploma plus an apprenticeship and a valid driver’s license; union benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED plus apprenticeship in motor and equipment mechanics.
• Experience as an equipment or automotive mechanic required.
• Welding and small engine knowledge beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair motorized and related equipment.
• Diagnose and replace mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Perform skilled repair work on automobiles, trucks, street cleaning, and construction equipment.

Skills

Equipment mechanic experience

Welding knowledge

Small engine knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma/GED + apprenticeship program

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

PUBLIC WORKS / FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION

3505 DRIES LANE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS

$37.84/hr (Plus $1.75/hour shift premium)

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS / FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION
LOCATION: 3505 DRIES LANE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS
HOURS: 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)
Union pay: $37.84/hr (Plus $1.75/hour shift premium)
SUMMARY: Mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of motorized and related equipment. Performance of skilled tasks in motor and equipment repair work on automobiles, trucks, street cleaning, and construction equipment; making diagnoses and effecting replacements and repairs of mechanical, hydraulics, and electrical components.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma/GED supplemented by successful completion of a recognized motor and equipment mechanic apprenticeship program; and experience as an equipment or automotive mechanic. Welding and small engine knowledge beneficial. Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to obtain necessary hand tools required by a skilled motor and equipment mechanic. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities and skills of the position.
IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the motor and equipment mechanic’s grade; principles of operation of internal combustion engines; hazards and safety precautions of the trade; and motor and equipment parts, parts books, and parts identification, motor and equipment. Skill in locating and adjusting malfunctions in motorized and related equipment and in the care and use of tools employed in all phases of equipment and motor repair and maintenance. Ability to read and understand motor and equipment shop manuals; understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions; diagnose defects and repair general motor and equipment units, vehicles, components and apparatus; operate equipment services sufficiently to test repairs and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other City employees.
MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accomodation. Some exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, temperature fluctuations, constant and extreme noise, working outdoors, low humidity, high humidity, vibration, slippery surfaces, working around moving objects, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, safety hazards (excavations), fumes, irritating odors, dust/pollen, allergenic hazards, need to wear protective clothing or equipment, cramped and enclosed spaces, poor lighting and ventilation.

• Please notify the Human Resources Department if accommodations are required to participate in the selection process.
  

PENSION PROGRAM: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF): Ten years required for vesting. IMRF Death Benefit – Annual Salary after 1 year’s service. IMRF Disability Benefit – 50% of Salary up to 30 months after 1 year’s service.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers, Local Union 627; Laborer’s International Union of North American, Local Union 165; Mid-Central Illinois District Council of Carpenters, Local Union 183; International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades, District Council 30/Local Union 157, AFL-CIO; and United Association – Steamfitters Local Union 353 – Union dues through payroll deduction within 30 days of employment.
VACATION: No Vacation in first year of employment. Earn 6.67 hours per month. (If employee begins service prior to 15th of the month, they will be given vacation credit for the full month)
SICK LEAVE: Shall accrue sick leave on a basis of 6.67 hours per month. No limit on total days accumulated.
PERSONAL LEAVE: In the first calendar year of employment, no credits will be granted. On January 1st of the first, second, third and fourth full year of employment, the employee will be granted 32 hours of personal time for use in the year. Each year beginning with the fifth full year of service, employees will be granted 40 hours of personal time for use during the year. Personal time, if not used in the year granted, will be lost.
Bereavement Leave: Up to 24 hours paid Bereavement Leave in the event of a death of a member of the immediate family.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Up to 2 weeks paid leave for birth/adoption of child. (eligible after completing one (1) year of service)
HOLIDAYS: 10 Paid Holidays per year.
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Coverage is effective the first day of the next month following completion of one full calendar month of employment. Members may opt out of the City’s insurance program with proof of other coverage, coverage for your dependents is optional. The City of Peoria offers two options for medical insurance, a low-deductible and a high-deductible plan. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also enroll in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) program. The City also offers Dental and Vision insurance. Your insurance premiums will be deducted from your payroll check. The total premium amount will be based on your elections and payroll frequency. On your hire date, you will meet with the City’s Benefits Administrator to receive detailed information on the plans and ask any questions you may have regarding the insurance.
LIFE INSURANCE: $10,000 group term Life Insurance which has an additional $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance – No cost to employee.
CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE: Savings accounts/loan accounts/checking accounts located at 505 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: [phone]; FAX: [phone]; Hours: 8am – 12pm and 1pm – 4:50pm, Monday through Friday.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Available on class-by-class basis, if funds are available, for job-related classes, based on prevailing rates at public institutions, based on grade, upon approval.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Three major 457 Plans available. Voya Financial, ICMA, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions
RESIDENCY: You are required to establish residency within Peoria city limits within one year of employment. However, if you choose to waive that requirement, you must live within a twenty (20) mile radius of City Hall and give up 2% of your base pay for five (5) years. You will need to complete a Waiver of Residency form in the Human Resources Department