AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC - COOK COUNTY- EMERGENCY TRAFFIC PATROL

Job Requisition ID: 52922 IPR#25-01097
Closing Date: 02/05/2026
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: Automotive Mechanic – Medium/Heavy Trucks

Skill Option: Medium / Heavy Trucks 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,067 Monthly; Full Range: $6,067-$7,584 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit: RC045 Automotive Mechanics, IFPE

 

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.

This position is subject to a pre-employment physical examination, drug and alcohol testing, and random drug and alcohol testing after hired.

****A CLASS "A" CDL IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a copy of your Class "A" CDL to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

 

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.\ No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Overview

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire Automotive Mechanics. Under the immediate supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Automotive Mechanic maintains and repairs a fleet of vehicles at a field headquarters and ensures compliance with departmental safety rules.

Essential Functions

• Performs mechanical repairs on vehicles assigned to field headquarters and also conducts repairs at the site of a disabled vehicle.
• Performs regular inspection and maintenance of vehicles on an established schedule.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of all maintenance repairs performed.
• Performs minor welding and fabrication.
• Performs all other duties as assigned which are reasonably related to the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) 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 and extensive knowledge in the use of mechanical hand tools, machinery, and testing equipment used in equipment and motor repair, including the ability to diagnose, adjust, and correct mechanical issues.
• Prefers knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety measures.
• Prefers skill and ability to work from sketches, drawings, and blueprints as well as oral and written instructions.
• Prefers ability to weld and perform simple blacksmith operations.
• Prefers ability to work well with others.
• Prefers ability to prepare work activity reports.
• Prefers ability to perceive objects with sharpness.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires successful completion of a background investigation.
• Requires pre-employment physical examination, drug and alcohol testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Requires v