Wheaton, IL – Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Salary: $76,500.00 Annually

Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., overtime and on-call as needed, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Department: Division of Transportation

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic within the DuPage County Division of Transportation.  DuPage County is an authorized training provider for Entry-Level CDL Drivers and are willing to train Heavy Equipment Mechanic employees to help obtain a CDL to meet the after-hire requirement of the position.

This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150. 

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days.  Employees in this role receive 1 hour per day of on-call pay for November 1st through March 31st.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul a wide variety of Diesel, Automotive, and Heavy equipment
• Repair and maintain light duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, snow and ice removal equipment, tractors, street sweepers, trailers, and other heavy construction equipment
• Diagnose, repair and overhaul diesel and gasoline engines, Air-brake systems, hydraulic systems, steering and suspension, electrical, and HVAC systems
• Diagnoses mechanical defects through performance of road tests on vehicles to locate operational problems and review of repair and maintenance work before returning equipment to service
• Operates diagnostic equipment for the detection of electrical system problems and defects
• Responds to emergency calls for repair of county vehicles and equipment
• Prepares service records of preventive maintenance, repair, and other activities as required
• Maintains current knowledge relative to vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair
• Performs welding and fabrication tasks
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks
• Maintains a clean and safe workshop

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
•    Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) equivalent
•    Two (2) years of experience in repairing trucks and heavy equipment or equivalent combination of experience and education
•    Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois Driver’s License
•    Must be able to obtain a Class A or B CDL with an air brakes endorsement within six (6) months of employment

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements of the United States Department of Transportation – Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

A post offer physical is required.
A pre-employment background check is required.