Limited Term Automotive Equipment Technician

AT&T•Addison, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Equipment Technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs a diversified fleet of vehicles and other motorized and non-motorized equipment. The role includes operating and maintaining motor vehicles and motor-driven tools; dispensing gasoline; and cleaning, lubricating, and painting vehicles. The technician performs preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments, repairs, and overhauls on vehicle systems and associated equipment, including brakes, electrical, ignition, cooling, transmission, and construction trailers. The position also involves keeping current with technology and service procedures for automobiles and heavy equipment; repairing, servicing, and testing electrical- and hydraulic-powered equipment such as aerial lifts, generators, pumps, winches, specialized underground equipment, and compressors; and receiving, recording, and analyzing trouble reports. The technician prioritizes repair requests, recommends and distributes workloads, orders or helps order parts, and maintains inventory in the motor vehicle parts room. Other duties include estimating repair costs, arranging and evaluating outside repair services, reviewing bills, and potentially repairing minor body damage. The role uses automotive and power tools, welding equipment, and related written materials, and requires following safety practices and using appropriate safety equipment. This is a temporary, fixed-term position located in Addison, Illinois, with a 40-hour workweek. Compensation is listed at $17–$35 per hour, with average starting earnings of $51,740 per year. Individual starting pay may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education or training.

Requirements

Valid state driver's license.
Non-negligent driving record.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical.
Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds.
Meet the 300-pound weight limit due to safety restrictions.
Certification in five categories of mechanics certification by ASE in Medium Heavy Trucks, or equivalent certification from an automobile or medium-truck manufacturer, trade school, or equivalent state license or certification.
For assignments requiring operation of vehicles exceeding 26,000 pounds, meet applicable state and company driving-test standards and obtain a Class A CDL if required after proper training and qualification.
Assignments involving vehicles exceeding state weight restrictions require new hires to meet mandated DOT exam standards, including medical history and complete physical requirements.
Minimum age of 18 for applicable assignments.
Satisfactory attendance record and performance ratings in the present job.
Satisfactory results from a security investigation, unless previously required.
Meet other requirements that may vary by work group.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is strongly preferred.
Ability to drive a manual-transmission vehicle may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain motor vehicles and motor-driven tools.
Dispense gasoline and clean, lubricate, and paint motor vehicles.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments, repairs, and overhauls on vehicles, associated systems, and construction trailers.
Maintain working knowledge of new technology and service procedures for automobiles and heavy equipment.
Repair, service, and test electrical- and hydraulic-powered equipment, including aerial lifts, generators, pumps, winches, specialized underground equipment, and compressors.
Receive, record, and analyze reports of trouble with company vehicles and tools.
Prioritize repair requests and prepare and distribute recommended workloads.
Order or assist in ordering vehicle and specialized equipment parts, and maintain parts-room inventory and stock levels.
Estimate repair costs; negotiate and contract repairs with outside vendors; evaluate vendor performance; and analyze and classify bills.
Repair minor body damage when required.
Use standard and major automotive tools, power tools, welding equipment, and related written materials.
Follow established safety practices and procedures and use or wear appropriate safety equipment.
Perform other comparable duties as assigned.
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Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) plan.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid time off and holidays, subject to exceptions for some bargaining employees.
At least six company-designated holidays and additional PTO based on bargaining group.
Sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life and accidental death insurance.
Supplemental benefit programs, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal coverage.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Employee discounts of up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (including fiber where available), and AT&T phone.