Mechanic/Vehicle Technician - Rockford, IL

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Rockford, IL

6d•$20 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Spee Dee Delivery is hiring a full-time Mechanic/Vehicle Technician in Rockford, Illinois. The role diagnoses and repairs gasoline engines and other powertrain components, hydraulic brakes, steering and suspension systems, electrical systems, and diesel emission systems. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday with a 2:00 PM start, and occasional Saturdays as needed. Pay is $20.00–$33.00 per hour based on experience, plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time Mechanic/Vehicle Technicians. Spee Dee Delivery is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1978. Its core business is standard, next-day, ground delivery. The corporate headquarters and main sort facility are in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The company employs over 1,800 people and operates throughout the Midwest. The position requires passing a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 pounds, passing a DOT physical exam, spending at least eight hours on one’s feet, and bending, kneeling, crouching, walking, and driving. The work environment may expose employees to diesel exhaust, brake dust, grease, antifreeze, and other elements associated with vehicle repair.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to operate a manual transmission vehicle or be willing to learn.
Have own tools or be able to obtain own tools to complete all job functions.
Be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Be able to pass a DOT physical exam.
Be able to spend a minimum of eight hours on feet.
Be able to bend, kneel, crouch, walk, and drive.
Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Welding and torch experience is a plus but is not required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Two years of technical instruction in diesel or auto mechanics preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair gasoline engines and other powertrain components, hydraulic brakes, steering and suspension systems, electrical systems, and diesel emission systems.
Use scan tools and laptop technology.
Follow reasonable instructions from the shift leader.
Work independently and/or with a team.
Perform routine truck inspections and maintain fleet equipment.
Help maintain an effective and clean work environment.
Have or obtain the tools needed to complete all job functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.