Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Job Summary

This position is a vehicle mechanic, who under general direction, maintains various types of automotive engines used on various types of automotive and light, medium and heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Provides diagnostic tests on equipment by operating said equipment to identify problems needing repairs. Overhauls and repairs gas and diesel engines, automatic and standard transmissions, clutch and air brake systems, alternator and starter systems, differentials, pumps, electrical systems, steering systems and other major components of automobiles and light trucks. Orders supplies, parts and tools needed to make the repairs, adjustments, or replacements. Prepares work orders and logs completed work in individual vehicle folders. This is a full time Local 700 position.

Typical Duties

Provides diagnostic tests by operating said equipment to verify problems needing repairs, locates the problem and advises or reports on the status of the problem as to the urgency of providing repair service.

Maintains work log records manually or via Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Overhauls and repairs engines, automatic and standard transmissions, clutch, air brake systems, alternator and starter systems, differentials, pumps, electrical systems, steering systems and other major components of automotive vehicles and light and heavy trucks.

Tunes up engines, takes compression tests, repairs standard, electronic and computerized ignition systems and adjusts timing and valves