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Public Works - Fleet Mechanic I

Public Works - Fleet Mechanic I

The Village of South Holland, Illinois, a leading suburb located 25 miles south of downtown Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000, is seeking workers for its Public Works Department.

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $26.95 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: 
Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, Fleet Manager, and Fleet Mechanic III employees in this class perform a variety of entry-level general automotive, truck, and equipment maintenance and repair. Tasks to maintain vehicles and mechanical equipment for all Village departments.  These tasks involve manual labor requiring hand tools and light equipment operation in all weather conditions. Work may involve the general maintenance and repair of automobiles, light and medium duty trucks, and equipment.

Performs general maintenance on the tools, and garage facilities as required to maintain a safe and efficient garage operation. Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate and responds after hours and on weekends as assigned. Work assignments are repetitive in nature and can usually be performed with little supervision.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

(A) High school diploma or GED equivalent plus some training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.

(B) One (1) year of experience as an auto/truck mechanic, or

(C) Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the Village.

​(D) Valid Driver's License.

(E) Must have tools to perform repairs based on stated skill level.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

(A) Basic understanding of how gas and diesel engines work, with the ability to perform                                     routine maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment.   Basic knowledge of safe work practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair. 

(B) Skill in operation and care of listed tools and equipment.

(C) Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.

 

A successful candidate must assist in moving the Village forward through modeling behavior that is consistent with our Good to Great leadership philosophy, and the overall mission and vision as public servants; demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the characteristics of a Servant Leader; have the ability to interact effectively with the public, department leadership, fellow employees, and village officials; preserve the integrity of our organization by making decisions that are in the best interests of the organization; and perform all job duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Village of South Holland with high ethical standards and behaviors. 

The Village of South Holland offers an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, with participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund system.