Shop Mechanic

Tecta America Commercial Roofing; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sterling Commercial Roofing, a Tecta America company, is seeking a full-time Shop Mechanic at our Sterling, IL location. The role covers maintenance and repair of commercial roofing equipment, scheduling routine maintenance, and basic repair of heavy equipment and small engines.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical problems, performing repairs, maintaining logs, and coordinating with management. The ideal candidate has diesel, hydraulic, and electronic repair abilities and a valid US

Qualifications

• Must have experience with fleet maintenance and service scheduling.
• Experience with small engine, automotive, and heavy equipment repair.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic/pneumatic systems is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and hold a valid US driver’s license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on commercial roofing equipment, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs.
• Carry out small electronic repairs and routine maintenance tasks.
• Maintain and update maintenance logs and reports.
• Coordinate with the manager on status of work and inventory ordering.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Small engine repair

Automotive repair

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostic equipment knowledge

Diesel engine repair

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Valid US Driver's License

Ability to read instructions and SOPs

Electronic capabilities

Education

Vocational/Trade school certification preferred

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic equipment

Job description

Founded in 1986, Sterling Commercial Roofing, a Tecta America company, is the trusted choice for businesses across Northern Illinois, Eastern Iowa, and Southern Wisconsin. As the largest commercial roofing business in Illinois, we put people first—ensuring employee safety and delivering exceptional service and quality to our customers.

We are seeking a full-time Shop Mechanic for our Sterling IL location. The shop mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of commercial roofing equipment; the scheduling of routine maintenance; basic repair of heavy equipment, small engine repair and maintaining a clean work environment.

Job Functions

• Perform preventative and predictive basic maintenance of commercial roofing equipment, vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Small electronic repair
• Diagnosing mechanical problems on equipment and performing the repair
• Small engine repair
• Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment as needed
• Complete maintenance and repair logs
• Communicate with manager on status of work
• Maintain and secure work tools
• Keep a clean and maintained work area
• Monitor inventory and ordering new parts as needed
• Ability to function on a team
• Creative thinking to solve the job problems

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Fleet maintenance and service scheduling
• Small engine repair and maintenance experience
• Automotive repair and maintenance experience
• Heavy equipment basic repair and maintenance experience
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid US Drivers License
• Strong leadership skillsAbility to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manual
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with associates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Diesel engine repair and maintenance experience
• Certification from a vocational or trade school is preferred
• Hydraulic/pneumatic system experience
• Electronic capabilities

Pay Rate: $25 - $35 per hour depending on experience

Sterling Commercial Roofing, aTecta America company, offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.