Diesel Mechanic

Village of Tinley Park•Tinley Park, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to join their Public Works Department. The Fleet Division is responsible for the maintenance of over 325 automotive and other mechanical equipment. This role involves repairing, servicing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles and equipment, including trucks, cars, sweepers, tractors, and loaders. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated service garage with a team of three mechanics, taking pride in maintaining vehicles and equipment in-house.

Requirements

High school diploma, trade school certificate or GED supplemented by successful completion of various specialized diagnostic and repair courses or equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
3 to 5 years of experience in servicing and maintaining automotive vehicles and equipment with progressive levels of duties and responsibilities.
Possession of a valid CDL class “B” driver’s license with “N” endorsement within six (6) months of date of hire.
Possession of a CDL class “A” driver’s license within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
Must be ASE certified and/or manufacturer certified in diesel and hydraulic equipment repairs in 4 repair fields: T1 – Gasoline Engines, T2 – Diesel Engines, T4 - Brakes, and T7 – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Must acquire additional ASE Certifications within twelve (12) months of hire in the following 4 repair fields: T3 – Drive Train, T5 – Suspension & Steering, T6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems, T8 – Preventative Maintenance Inspection.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
Willingness to respond to emergencies twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
Willingness to carry a wireless communication device.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with current automobile computer software systems, including email, job specific automotive and truck repair service manual software and customer service systems.
Self-starter who can work independently with minimum supervision.
Skilled in diesel automotive repairs and maintenance.
Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and computerized records keeping.
Able to follow written/oral instruction and perform all duties in conformance with all necessary safety precautions.
Team player.

Responsibilities

Repairs, services, and maintains automotive and other mechanical equipment including trucks, cars, sweepers, tractors, loaders and other mechanical equipment.
Regularly repairs or replaces brakes, tires and other equipment.
Services, repairs and welds a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment.
Repairs and services heating and air conditioning systems.
Diagnoses and troubleshoots electrical issues.
Repairs and services gas and diesel engines, light and heavy-duty trucks/vehicles, construction equipment, hydraulic powered systems/equipment, pumps, and generators.
Supports snow operations with snow plowing, when necessary.