VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE

JOB POSTING

PART-TIME ASSISTANT MECHANIC

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Elk Grove Village, Illinois (pop. 33,127), a strategically located, progressive community home to North America's largest consolidated business park, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and skills-oriented candidate for the position of Assistant Mechanic in the Public Works Department. Elk Grove Village is located in Cook and DuPage Counties adjacent to O’Hare International Airport and is home to approximately 3,800 businesses located in its 5.4 square mile Business Park.

The Public Works Department maintains Village-owned property, infrastructure, and equipment. It consists of the General Operations Division, the Utilities Division, and the Engineering Division. The Department maintains water and sewer utilities, public streets and rights-of-way, urban forestry, land, engineering, facilities, and fleet services.

Key Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

Operates, maintains, and repairs fleet vehicles and equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance activities, including fluid changes, lubricating, tire changes and repairs, wiper blades, light bulb replacement and engine tune-ups, cleaning, and shop organization.
Repairs brakes, suspensions, and exhaust systems.
Review vehicle trouble codes and make minor repairs under the supervision of a mechanic or foreman.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A graduate of High School or GED. Good physical condition and strong mechanical aptitude. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of various vehicles and equipment and automotive vocational training is desired. This is a physically demanding and semi-skilled shop labor position.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS: Possess a valid Class D (or higher) State of Illinois Driver’s License and a safe driving record. Required to have Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement or obtain license within six (6) months of hire.

HOURS OF WORK: 25 hours/week

STARTING SALARY: $29.68/Hour

OPENING DATE: September 9, 2024

CLOSING DATE: October 18, 2024

How To Apply: Click the blue Apply Now button at the top of the home page. Complete the employment application and attach your cover letter, resume, and references. All applications are due by 5:00 PM on October 18, 2024.

All other inquiries should be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Village of Elk Grove Village, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007.

Telephone: (847) 357-4020 Email:

humanresources@elkgrove.org

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