Shop Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sterling Commercial Roofing, a Tecta America company, is seeking a full-time Shop Mechanic at our Sterling IL location to maintain and repair commercial roofing equipment and heavy machinery. The role includes preventative maintenance, basic repairs, and logging service activities, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have fleet maintenance, small engine, automotive and diesel repair experience, plus familiarity with diagnostic tools and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• Fleet maintenance and service scheduling experience.
• 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 Driver’s License.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret safety rules and procedures manuals.
• Diesel engine repair and maintenance experience.
• Vocational/trade certification preferred.
• Hydraulic/pneumatic system experience.
• Electronic capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance of roofing equipment, vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Small electronic repair and diagnostic work.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs.
• Small engine repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment as needed.
• Maintain maintenance and repair logs.
• Communicate status of work to manager.
• Maintain and secure tools.
• Keep a clean, organized work area.
• Monitor inventory and order parts as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with team.
• Use creative thinking to solve problems.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Small engine repair

Automotive repair

Heavy equipment repair

Vehicle diagnostics

Lift up to 50 pounds

Leadership

Reading and following manuals

Diesel engine repair

Electronic capabilities

Education

Vocational/Trade Certification

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 skills
• Ability 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.