Fleet Mechanic: Diesel & Heavy Equipment for City Services

City of Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Personal leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

11 paid holidays per year

IMRF pension

Job summary

City of Champaign is seeking a Mechanic to keep the Citys fleet of trucks, snow equipment, emergency vehicles, and heavy machinery in peak operating condition. You will diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel engines and related systems to ensure safety and reliability for daily operations and emergencies.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repair of electrical/hydraulic systems, and collaboration with Snow/Ice and emergency response teams.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a two-year training program in automotive, light truck, or heavy-duty truck maintenance and repair.
• Satisfactory completion of a qualifying co-op or apprenticeship program.
• ASE Car or Truck or other relevant manufacturer certifications.
• Experience in a Fleet environment.
• Heavy duty and/or diesel truck maintenance experience.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification including NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical issues on heavy-duty vehicles, construction equipment, and fire apparatus.
• Performing preventive maintenance.
• Maintaining essential tools and equipment for City services.
• Maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Working with drivetrain, braking, and suspension systems.
• Participating in Snow/Ice and other emergency response operations.

Skills

Valid driver27s license

Diesel engine maintenance

Electrical & hydraulic systems

Heavy duty truck maintenance

Emergency response operations

Welding & metal repair

Upfitting equipment installation

Ability to work long shifts

Education

Two-year automotive/heavy-duty maintenance program

Co-op or apprenticeship program

ASE certifications (Car/Truck)

Fleet environment experience

Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification (NFPA)

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

City of Champaign is seeking a Mechanic to keep the Citys fleet of trucks, snow equipment, emergency vehicles, and heavy machinery in peak operating condition. You will diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel engines and related systems to ensure safety and reliability for daily operations and emergencies.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repair of electrical/hydraulic systems, and collaboration with Snow/Ice and emergency response teams.