Description

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC – 2nd SHIFT

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS / FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION

LOCATION: 3505 DRIES LANE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS

HOURS: 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)

This position may be subject to state or federal standards requiring COVID vaccination or testing.

Mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of motorized and related equipment. Performance of skilled tasks in motor and equipment repair work on automobiles, trucks, street cleaning, and construction equipment; making diagnoses and effecting replacements and repairs of mechanical, hydraulics, and electrical components.

APPLICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 419 FULTON, ROOM 202, PEORIA, IL 61602 UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE. FAX# (309) 494-8587, PHONE# (309) 494-8575; E-MAIL humanresources@peoriagov.org ; WEBSITE www.peoriagov.org . YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY WITHIN PEORIA CITY LIMITS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHOOSE TO WAIVE THAT REQUIREMENT, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A TWENTY (20) MILE RADIUS OF CITY HALL AND GIVE UP 2% OF YOUR BASE PAY FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.

Examples of Duties

Diagnoses malfunctions of mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical nature; effects repairs.

Removes and replaces shock absorbers, transmissions, installs and adjusts clutches and cleans and adjusts carburetors; front end alignments of cars and vehicles.

Converts vehicles from gas to diesel engines.

Removes and replaces gas tanks, air governors and other units; and tests generators.

Tests and adjusts engines, .fuel injection systems, fuel and spray nozzles, fuel transfer or oil-supply pump and governor.

Inspects and repairs mechanical parts of motor sweepers, including bearings, shafts, conveyor belts, squeeges, drive chains and sprockets.

Fuels vehicles if required.

Operates a wrecker-tow truck.

Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles.

Repairs and replaces front end components such as ball-joints, idler and pitman arms; and adjusts front end height.

Performs welding and other metal work.

Services and repairs small engines such as pumps, lawn mower engines and motorcycle engines.

Performs major repairs, adjustments and replacement of components on snow-control equipment such as plows and salt spreaders.

Applies City of Peoria identification logo's and numbers to vehicles.

Performs emergency road service.

Keeps standard records of work performed.

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma/GED supplemented by successful completion of a recognized motor and equipment mechanic apprenticeship program; and experience as an equipment or automotive mechanic. Welding and small engine knowledge beneficial. Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to obtain necessary hand tools required by a skilled motor and equipment mechanic. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities and skills of the position.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the motor and equipment mechanic's grade.

Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines.

Employee Contribution (12.15%)
Social Security - 7.65%
IMRF - 4.50%

Employer Contribution (17.98%)
Social Security - 7.65%
IMRF - 10.33%

UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE: Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers, Local Union 627; Laborer's International Union of North American, Local Union 165; Mid-Central Illinois District Council of Carpenters, Local Union 183; International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades, District Council 30/Local Union 157, AFL-CIO; and United Association – Steamfitters Local Union 353 – Union dues through payroll deduction.

Thru the 5th Year of Service - Accrue 6.67 hours per month
6th Year of Service - Accrue 7.34 hours per month
7th Year of Service - Accrue 8.00 hours per month
8th Year of Service - Accrue 8.67 hours per month
9th Year of Service - Accrue 9.34 hours per month
10th Year of Service - Accrue 10.00 hours per month
11th Year of Service - Accrue 10.67 hours per month
12th Year of Service - Accrue 11.34 hours per month
13th Year of Service - Accrue 12.00 hours per month
14th Year of Service - Accrue 12.67 hours per month
15th Year of Service - Accrue 13.34 hours per month

PERSONAL LEAVE: In the first calendar year of employment, no credits will be granted. On January 1st of the first, second, third and fourth full year of employment, the employee will be granted 32 hours of personal time for use in the year. Each year beginning with the fifth full year of service, employees will be granted 40 hours of personal time for use during the year. Personal time, if not used in the year granted, will be lost. Member Only $23.86/per pay
Member + Partner $81.42/per pay
Member + Child(ren) $64.41/per pay
Member + Family $112.42/per pay LIFE INSURANCE : $10,000 group term Life Insurance which has an additional $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance – No cost to employee. CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE : Savings accounts/loan accounts/checking accounts located at 505 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 494-8790; FAX: (309) 494-8793; Hours: 8am – 12pm and 1pm – 4:50pm, Monday through Friday.