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The Sangamon County Highway Department is looking for a Mechanic II.

This position is accountable for the servicing, maintenance, and repair of all County fleet vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to: heavy gasoline or diesel powered construction equipment, trucks over 2 1/2 tons, and light equipment including trucks under 2 1/2 tons, automobiles and small construction equipment. The incumbent reports to the Fleet Maintenance Manager, and to the Lead Mechanics as directed by the Fleet Maintenance Manager. The incumbent is responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and repair of gasoline or diesel powered construction equipment and large trucks. This equipment includes road graders, bulldozers, end loaders, backhoes, wheeled excavators, cranes, dump trucks over 2 1/2 Tons, and snowplows, as well as light equipment including trucks under 2 1/2 tons, automobiles, and small construction equipment. The work includes: engine tune-ups, equipment adjustments, lubrication, filter, belt, hose, light wiring and tire replacement, cleaning, parts replacement and repair, and major engine and transmission overhauls. Daily work is assigned by the Fleet Maintenance Manager and any problems are referred to the Manager for assistance. The work is accomplished in the garage or in the field (roadside) as conditions dictate. The position is responsible for other duties as assigned by the Fleet Maintenance Manager. This incumbent is supervised by the Fleet Maintenance Manager and generally works alone on assigned tasks.

The incumbent shall have a minimum of 2 years experience in the maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment as well as experience with cars, pickups, and other light duty pieces of equipment. The incumbent is also required to have his/her own hand tools. The incumbent should possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement and must be a successful participant in the department’s Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. The incumbent must successfully complete a general and criminal background screening recognizing that extra precaution is necessary due to contact with law enforcement and emergency services vehicles.

Diagnose and make repairs to gasoline and diesel powered heavy construction equipment and trucks, as well as light equipment including trucks under 2 1/2 tons, automobiles, and small construction equipment for the county fleet. Service equipment to prolong its useful life and avoid unnecessary down time. Obtain and maintain Illinois Certified Safety Tester for Trucks and Trailers.All other duties as assigned by the Fleet Maintenance Manager.

Salary: $63,537.63 (FY26) 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Labor Day to Memorial Day) 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
-Paid Time Off: Holidays – 13 paid holidays annually. 14 paid holidays in years of a federal general election.
-Vacation Time – 10 paid vacation days annually at beginning of employment. Up to 25 paid vacation days annually.
-Sick Time – 12 paid sick days annually at beginning of employment.
-Personal Time – 3 paid personal days at beginning of employment. Up to 5 paid personal days annually.
-Maternity/Paternity Leave – Up to 4 weeks paid leave.
-Family Medical Leave (FMLA).
-Retirement Benefits:  IMRF Pension – Defined Benefit Plan. Deferred Compensation 457(b).
-Health/Medical Benefits: Health Insurance – Plans starting at $250.25 monthly cost to the employee, with a $750 deductible and $2,500 total out-of-pocket limit.
-Dental Insurance – Employee only plan at no cost to the employee. Family plan available.
-Vision Insurance - Employee only plan at no cost to the employee. Family plan available.
-Life Insurance – Employee only plan at no cost to the employee. Supplemental life insurance coverages available.
-Employee Assistance Program – No cost to the employee.
-Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care & Dependent Care.

Please send application to Brian Davis, County Engineer, 3003 Terminal Dr, Springfield, IL 62707. 

Sangamon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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