Equipment Service Worker / Equipment Technician Eligibility List

City of Aurora, IL • Aurora, IL

369d • $31 - $38

About The Position

The City of Aurora is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for Equipment Service Worker / Equipment Technician in the Division of Fleet. Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled mechanical work in the diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and reconditioning of all City vehicles and equipment. Repairs and replaces gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, brakes, radiator, universal, differentials, hydraulic and exhaust systems. Drives service trucks and performs road service calls, drive vehicles for road testing to and from maintenance facilities and runs errands to supply houses. Other duties of these positions may include but are not limited to: Performing preventative and routine maintenance and repair work on all types of City vehicles and equipment as well as locating, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical defects; Performs welding and fabrication in forming, bending, and tempering metals on various vehicles or equipment; Prepares list of parts needed for automobile and equipment repair and forwards to supervisor for approval; utilizes testing and repair equipment to diagnose, locate, and repair complex faults found in various 6, 12,and 24 volt electrical systems. Designs and builds custom circuits to support various automotive accessories.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; preferably supplemented by completion of vocational courses in automotive mechanics (for Equipment Service Worker).
• Minimum of three years' experience in servicing and maintaining automotive vehicles and equipment (for Equipment Service Worker).
• Possession of a Class 'B' CDL within 6 months of hire (for Equipment Service Worker).
• High school diploma or G.E.D.; preferably supplemented by completion of vocational courses in automotive technology (for Equipment Technician).
• Two years of experience as an Equipment Service Worker or other equivalent experience (for Equipment Technician).
• Possession of a Class 'A' CDL Driver's License with six (6) months of hire (for Equipment Technician).
• Six (6) ASE Certifications or EVT Fire Apparatus Technician level 1-3 or EVT Ambulance Technician level 1-3 within six (6) months of hire (for Equipment Technician).
• Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including a written exam, physical, drug screen, and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the principles of gasoline and diesel mechanics as applied to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to weld and to perform simple blacksmith operations.
• Extensive knowledge of all types of automotive shop tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled mechanical work in the diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and reconditioning of City vehicles and equipment.
• Repair and replace gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, brakes, radiator, universal, differentials, hydraulic and exhaust systems.
• Drive service trucks and perform road service calls.
• Drive vehicles for road testing to and from maintenance facilities and run errands to supply houses.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance and repair work on all types of City vehicles and equipment.
• Locate, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects.
• Perform welding and fabrication on various vehicles or equipment.
• Prepare list of parts needed for automobile and equipment repair and forward to supervisor for approval.
• Utilize testing and repair equipment to diagnose, locate, and repair complex faults in electrical systems.
• Design and build custom circuits to support various automotive accessories.

Benefits

• Annual pay increases (in accordance with Labor Agreement)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurances
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance (as determined by policy)
• Interpreters Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees