Limited Term Automotive Equipment Technician

AT&T•Lake Villa, IL

1d•$17 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Limited Term Automotive Equipment Technician position. The technician will perform diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of a diversified fleet of vehicles and other motorized/non-motorized equipment. The role involves operating and maintaining vehicles and tools, performing preventative maintenance, staying updated on new technology, repairing electrical and hydraulic equipment, managing repair requests, ordering parts, estimating repair costs, and using various automotive tools and equipment. The position also requires adherence to safety practices and potentially repairing minor body damage. AT&T aims to position itself as the premier provider of choice.

Requirements

Valid state driver’s license
Non-negligent driving record
Meet 300 lbs. weight limit due to safety restrictions
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation Physical
Ability to lift and move up to 100lbs
Certification in 5 categories of Mechanics Certification by the National Institute of Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) in Medium Heavy Trucks or equivalent certification from an automobile/medium truck manufacturer (e.g., Ford, GM, Mack, Kenworth, International Daimler Chrysler), trade school, or equivalent state license/certification.
Minimum age of 18
Acceptable driving record
Satisfactory attendance record and performance ratings in present job.
Satisfactory results from a security investigation, unless previously required.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) strongly preferred
Depending on assignment, may require a Class A Commercial Driver's License if driving vehicles over 26,000 lbs. after proper training and qualification on state and company driving tests.
May require the ability to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, depending on assignment.
Other factors which may vary based on work group requirements

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains all motor vehicles and motor-driven tools.
Disburses gasoline; cleans, lubricates and paints motor vehicles.
Performs preventative maintenance including: inspections, adjustments, repairs and overhauls on all motor vehicle associated equipment (such as brakes, electrical, ignition, cooling, transmission) and construction trailers.
Maintains on-going working knowledge of new technology and service procedures as they relate to automobiles and heavy equipment.
Repairs, services and tests electrical and hydraulic powered equipment such as: aerial lift, generator, pumps, winches and specialized underground equipment and compressors.
Receives, records and analyzes reports of trouble on individual company motor vehicles and tools.
Categorizes repair requests by priority and prepares and distributes recommended workloads.
Orders or assists in ordering vehicles and/or specialized equipment parts. Maintains inventory and stock level in Motor Vehicle parts room.
Estimates repair costs. Negotiates and contracts service repairs to outside agencies/vendors and evaluates their performance. Analyzes and classifies bills. May be required to repair minor body damage.
Uses standard and major automotive tools, power tools and welding equipment and associated written materials to accomplish this job.
Positions AT&T as the premier provider of choice.
Performs all other duties comparable to the above as assigned.
Uses and/or wears appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year). At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired.
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone