AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC OPTION 1 (LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES)
Job description
Agency : Department of Central Management Services
Closing Date/Time: 03/10/2023
Salary: $4,746.00 - $6,328/anticipated; CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC453
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 24029
POSITION SUMMARY
Central Management Services Division of Vehicles is seeking to hire an Automotive Mechanic at the State garage in Collinsville. The ideal candidate will be both highly motivated and professional. This position will perform skilled mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance of passenger vehicles and light duty trucks for the State’s automotive fleet. We invite all qualified applicants interested in assisting the Division of Vehicles as we serve the State of Illinois to apply for the position of Automotive Mechanic.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Under direct supervision of the Collinsville Garage Supervisor Shop Supervisor, performs skilled mechanical repairs of passenger vehicles and light duty, and other standard equipment used in highway maintenance and construction activities, employing standard trade practices and procedures well established in the automotive industry.
- performs major repair and maintenance to steering/suspension, exhaust, brakes/airbrakes, shocks/struts/springs, diesel and gasoline engines, and computer controlled automotive systems including fuel injection, cooling/heating, electrical systems, and other components requiring service.
- Operates diagnostic electronic testing equipment to discover mechanical problems and to service vehicles equipped with complex electronic ignition and pollution control systems.
- Completes and submits shop records such as mechanic time tickets identifying parts used and labor hours for each repair/maintenance procedure performed and submits to supervisor.
- Performs basic upkeep and maintenance duties for the work area.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school, or coursework in vehicle repair and maintenance, or completion of an approved training course.
- Requires experience necessary to qualify as a skilled mechanic.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prefers experience using all mechanical hand tools and testing equipment.
- Prefers experience utilizing standard vehicle repair and maintenance practices and techniques, occupational hazards, and applicable safety measures.
- Prefers experience locating and adjusting mechanical feedbacks in motors and equipment and make necessary repairs.
- Prefers experience utilizing tools and the operation of the machines and equipment employed in motor repair and adjustment.
- Prefers ability to repair both diesel and gasoline engines.
- Prefers experience creating work activity reports.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
- Requires the ability to bring own toolbox and mechanical tools.
- Requires a valid driver’s license to perform road tests of vehicles.
Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm; Monday - Friday
Work Location: 1104 Eastport Plaza Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234-6102
Agency Contact:
CMS Internal Personnel
Contact: John Chepulis
Email: john.chepulis@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-558-5942
Job Family: Facility/Fleet Management
This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.
In order to submit a formal transfer request, please email the completed form to CMS.Applications@illinois.gov. Applications for employment will not be accepted via email.
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