Heavy Equipment Mechanic with CDL Training

DuPage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension

Deferred compensation plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-paid legal

Credit union

Holiday pay

Job summary

DuPage County's Division of Transportation in Wheaton, IL seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. This full-time role offers a starting annual salary of $78,030 and a comprehensive benefits package. The County provides training to help you obtain a CDL to meet after-hire requirements.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with overtime and on-call duties including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Retirement and health benefits are included along with paid time off and holiday pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Diagnose mechanical defects through road tests and review of repair work before returning equipment to service.
• Operate diagnostic equipment for the detection of electrical system problems and defects.
• Respond to emergency calls for repair of county vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare service records of preventive maintenance, repair, and other activities.
• Maintain current knowledge relative to vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe workshop.

Job description

DuPage County's Division of Transportation in Wheaton, IL seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. This full-time role offers a starting annual salary of $78,030 and a comprehensive benefits package. The County provides training to help you obtain a CDL to meet after-hire requirements.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with overtime and on-call duties including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Retirement and health benefits are included along with paid time off and holiday pay.