Mechanic - Lee County Highway Department

Position: Mechanic

Department: Lee County Highway Department

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Classification: Full-time, Hourly Employee - Union

Salary Level: $29.82/hr as determined by Labor Contract with IUOE Local 150

Benefits: Paid time off including vacation, sick leave and 15 paid holidays; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance options; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) retirement plan

Position Overview:

The Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing all Lee County Highway Department light vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain all Lee County Highway Department equipment.
• Weld and braze equipment when necessary.
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, brakes, tires, cylinder heads, rod and main bearings, oil pans, fan hubs, differentials and batteries; Replace transmissions and other parts.
• Perform and keep records of all maintenance and service work.
• Capable of operating all County equipment.
• Instruct personnel on the proper care and maintenance of equipment.
• Take refresher courses as assigned by the County Engineer.
• Aid in ordering shop supplies.
• Order repair parts for equipment.
• Report all needed repairs of equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform all normal roadway maintenance functions from time to time.
• Perform snow and ice removal on a designated route during the winter months.
• May be asked to act for Maintenance Foreman in the Maintenance Foreman's absence.
• Perform traffic flagging duties from time to time (must be certified).
• Any other duties that from time to time may be assigned within the scope of position.

Competencies:

• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable while fulfilling obligations.
• Requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Must be pleasant with the public and others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Must be sensitive to others' needs and feelings and be understanding and helpful on the job.
• Must be honest and ethical.
• Requires developing one's own way of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Must accept constructive criticism and deal calmly and effectively with difficult situations.

Supervisory Responsibility:

May need to supervise and instruct others that are performing maintenance or repairs on County equipment.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional shop and workplace environment. The employee is sometimes exposed to outside weather conditions.

• Requires routine work to be interrupted.
• Requires flexibility and patience.
• Requires being self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision.
• Requires being exposed to contaminants such as pollutants, gases, dust and odors.
• Requires being exposed to outdoor weather elements.
• Requires contact with other team members and general public.
• Requires wearing common protective safety equipment such as latex gloves, safety shoes, glasses and ear plugs.
• Requires making repetitive motions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body, arms and/or legs.
• Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects over seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few inches of the observer).
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Tools Used:

All air, had and power tools necessary to maintain and repair trucks and heavy equipment.

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Regular days and hours of work are Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with periods or occasions of mandatory overtime.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in maintaining trucks and heavy equipment, preferred
• Passage of routine and random drug and alcohol screenings, required

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Background check is required for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Lee County will comply fully with the nondiscrimination regulations set forth in relevant State and Federal laws and Executive Orders.

It is the intention of this County to provide equality and respect to all individuals in matters of service and employment. The County will also extend this policy to other agencies, institutions, and organizations that contract with the County.

Other Duties:

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

How to Apply:

Submit an application or resume to bangleton@countyoflee.org, or in person at the Lee County Highway Department, 1629 Lee Center Road, Amboy, IL 61310.

Background and security clearance is required for this position.  

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