MECHANIC

Madison County Government•Edwardsville, IL

8d•$36 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, and repairs county-owned vehicles and heavy equipment used in road construction and maintenance operations, ensuring the Highway fleet is safe and reliable. Work includes preventive maintenance, manual labor, troubleshooting, and repairs in the shop and in the field as needed. The position also maintains and repairs specialized equipment in the shop and yards that supports highway maintenance operations. The description outlines the general tasks and difficulty associated with the position; it does not limit supervisors’ ability to assign other duties of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Illinois Class D driver’s license.
Valid Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe.
One year of vocational training and two years of automotive/heavy equipment repair experience, or four years of automotive/heavy equipment repair experience.
Obtain ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks within six months of placement and maintain certification throughout employment.
Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and welding/fabrication techniques.
Ability to read and interpret service manuals, diagrams, and technical instructions.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 90 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, reach, kneel, and work in awkward positions for extended periods.
Ability to work in shop and field environments, including adverse weather.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on trucks, snowplows, graders, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
Find and obtain reliable, competitive outside repairs for equipment requiring specialized tools or knowledge.
Perform preventive maintenance to manufacturer specifications, including oil changes, lubrication, tire replacement, and brake inspections.
Weld, fabricate, and repair vehicle and equipment parts as needed.
Maintain accurate service and repair records, parts inventory, and parts ordering.
Operate department equipment to test performance after repairs.
Respond to emergency breakdowns, including field repairs during road projects and snow removal operations.
Maintain and repair specialized equipment in the shop and yards, including fuel sites, pumps, generators, air compressors, and salt conveyors.
Assist with snowplow operations and roadwork when needed.
Keep shop tools, equipment, and work areas safe and clean.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.