Heavy Equipment Mechanic

County of DuPage; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

County of DuPage seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair and overhaul a range of diesel and heavy equipment within the Division of Transportation. The role includes road tests, emergency repairs, and meticulous record-keeping.

Training toward CDL and air brakes endorsement is provided during employment. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience, plus a valid IL driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience repairing trucks and heavy equipment or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Must be able to obtain Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul diesel, automotive, and heavy equipment.
• Repair and maintain light duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, snow and ice removal equipment, tractors, street sweepers, trailers, and other heavy construction equipment.
• Diagnose, repair and overhaul diesel and gasoline engines, air-brake systems, hydraulic systems, steering and suspension, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Diagnose mechanical defects through road tests and review of repair work before returning equipment to service.
• Operate diagnostic equipment to detect electrical system problems and defects.
• Respond to emergency repair calls for county vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare service records of preventive maintenance and other activities as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe workshop.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Road testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic within the DuPage County Division of Transportation. DuPage County is an authorized training provider for Entry-Level CDL Drivers and are willing to train Heavy Equipment Mechanic employees to help obtain a CDL to meet the after-hire requirement of the position.

This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul a wide variety of Diesel, Automotive, and Heavy equipment
• Repair and maintain light duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, snow and ice removal equipment, tractors, street sweepers, trailers, and other heavy construction equipment
• Diagnose, repair and overhaul diesel and gasoline engines, Air-brake systems, hydraulic systems, steering and suspension, electrical, and HVAC systems
• Diagnoses mechanical defects through performance of road tests on vehicles to locate operational problems and review of repair and maintenance work before returning equipment to service
• Operates diagnostic equipment for the detection of electrical system problems and defects
• Responds to emergency calls for repair of county vehicles and equipment
• Prepares service records of preventive maintenance, repair, and other activities as required
• Maintains current knowledge relative to vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair
• Performs welding and fabrication tasks
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks
• Maintains a clean and safe workshop

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience

• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in repairing trucks and heavy equipment or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Must be able to obtain a Class A or B CDL with an air brakes endorsement within six (6) months of employment

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position regularly includes working near moving or mechanical parts, with hazardous materials, with fumes or airborne particles, in cramped or confined spaces, and occasionally in extreme outside weather conditions.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• pension
• deferred compensation plan
• tuition reimbursement
• pre-paid legal and credit union
• access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Personal days
• 1 hour per day of on-call pay for November 1st through March 31st

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements of the United States Department of Transportation - Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

A post offer physical is required.

A pre-employment background check is required.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information

For detailed information on paid time off, visit: Local 150 Contract- DOT