What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Fleet Mechanic position at City of Decatur, IL?

Salary : $29.14 Hourly

Location : Decatur, IL

Job Type : Full-Time Benefited Employee

Job Number : 18-00348

Department : Transportation Services

Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Summary

Are you a skilled mechanic with a passion for keeping vehicles in top-notch condition? The City of Decatur's Transportation Services Department is hiring a Transit Fleet Mechanic to play a vital role in maintaining and repairing our transit vehicles and equipment. In this hands-on, skilled position, you'll diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel engines, perform preventative maintenance, and occasionally showcase your welding expertise by fabricating parts. If you enjoy solving mechanical challenges, working with advanced tools, and contributing to your community, this is the job for you!

With opportunities to grow your skills, work independently, and make a difference, the Transit Fleet Mechanic position offers a rewarding career path for motivated individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to drive your career forward-apply today!

Enjoy a generous package of perks including :

Competitive Benefits : 12.5 paid holidays, comprehensive health benefits, excellent retirement pension plan, and paid vacation and sick leave,
Dedicated Health Center : Free check-ups / physicals, chronic condition management, bloodwork, immunizations, and numerous free prescriptions for employees and dependents.

Salary will increase to $30.57 per hour after completion of the six-month probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

Repair and Maintenance : Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and general repair work on city vehicles, including buses, cutaways, vans, support vehicles, and other assets as assigned. Inspect, repair, adjust, and replace necessary units and parts as needed.

Parts Management : Order required parts and salvage usable parts when possible.

Preventive Maintenance : Conduct routine preventive maintenance to ensure vehicles and equipment remain in optimal condition.

Reporting : Prepare and maintain standard repair and maintenance work reports.

Needed Knowledge & Skills

Technical Knowledge :

Operating principles and maintenance standards of gasoline and diesel engines.

Practices, methods, tools, and equipment used in vehicle and equipment mechanic trade work.

Knowledge of various types of welding, including arc, acetylene, torch, MIG, and TIG welding.

Technical Abilities :

Diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles and equipment.

Use and care for manual, mechanical, and power tools, as well as welding and diagnostic equipment.

Communication and Independence :

Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including repair manuals.

Work independently with limited supervision.

Education and Training :

High school diploma or equivalent or graduation from vocational school.

Approved apprenticeship or training in vehicle and equipment repair work, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licensing and Certifications :

Possess, or obtain within six months, a valid Illinois Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Health and Safety Compliance :

Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.

Ability to pass pre-employment and random Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol testing.

Special Requirements :

Provide own hand tools for mechanical work (SAE and metric).

More Details

Examination Process

The examination process will consist of the components listed below. The combination of the written examination and oral interview will constitute 100% of the final examination score.

Written Examination Applicants will be required to take a written examination tailored to this position. Applicants are required to score at least 70.00%.

Oral Interview Applicants passing the written test must pass an oral interview with a minimum score of 70.00%.

Veteran Points Applicants passing the written test and oral interview may be eligible to receive 5.00 veteran preference points added to their final examination score.

Seniority Points Applicable persons passing the written test and oral interview will receive 0.50 seniority preference points for each full year of continuous City of Decatur AFSCME service. A maximum of 10.0 points may be added to the final examination score.

The City of Decatur is a drug-free workplace. This includes marijuana. Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, and background check post offer.

Residency

The Transit Fleet Mechanic position is covered under the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement. AFSCME employees shall reside within 50 miles of the corporate limits of City of Decatur. An appointee may reside outside said limits but must comply no later than 90 days after the completion of the six-month probationary period.

About Decatur :

Central Illinois : Discover affordable living with easy access to Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.

Land of Lincoln : Explore Abe's legacy with visits to the nearby Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln's Tomb, and the family's first Illinois home.

Shopping and Dining : Browse locally-owned boutiques and specialty shops and savor diverse delights at unique restaurants and quaint eateries.

Entertainment Abounds : Enjoy concerts at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, performing arts at Millikin University, and shows in the historic Lincoln Theatre downtown.

Outdoor Recreation : Revel in Lake Decatur with boating and kayaking or explore the City's 2,000 acres of parkland for golfing, walking, biking, dog exercising, or playing disc golf.

Enriched by Art : Appreciate murals gracing city walls and sculptures stretching from the Scovill Zoo to the Children's Museum.

Family Fun : Cool off at Splash Cove waterpark or head to Overlook Adventure Park for mini golf or the ropes course.

To Apply

If you are ready to join the City of Decatur as a skilled Transit Fleet Mechanic to maintain and make a meaningful impact in the community? Apply today! Complete an application at the link below with all requested relevant information. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Downloading your resume prefills some sections of the application but does not replace the application.

SICK LEAVE : 1 day per month granted, accumulative to 240 days.

VACATION : 10 days after 1 year of service; 15 days after 7 years of service; 20 days after 14 years of service; 25 days after 20 years of service; 1 additional duty day per year after 25 years of service (to a maximum of 30 duty days)

HOLIDAYS : New Year's Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King's Birthday Veterans Day

Presidents' Day Thanksgiving Day

Good Friday Day After Thanksgiving

Juneteenth Christmas Eve (half day)

Memorial Day Christmas Day

Independence Day Two Unscheduled Holidays

PENSION : Employees of the City of Decatur contribute to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) at the rate of 4.5% per pay. The City of Decatur also contributes a percentage for the employee each pay. Employee contributions are refundable if employment ends before retirement.

OTHER : The City offers a three-tier health insurance plan for employees and their dependents. Employees contribute toward the monthly premium for single coverage and / or family coverage through payroll deduction. The City provides group life insurance in the amount of $20,000 for each employee at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is offered. Employees may purchase additional term life on a voluntary basis.

Employees may also purchase additional term life insurance sponsored by IMRF. Employees may participate in a voluntary group dental and vision insurance plan. Deferred compensation is also available.

To learn more details click to view AFSCME Local 268 collective bargaining agreement.

Salary : $20,000

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