EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

• Applications are required for each vacancy. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of applications. The application must be signed, dated, completely filled in and returned to the Human Resources Department by the filing date indicated on the Vacancy Announcement. All information submitted is subject to verification.
• The City only accepts applications for posted positions.
• If selected, City residency must be established within one year of hire (or within the timeframe outlined in bargaining unit contract, if applicable). Residency must be maintained for the duration of employment. Applicants need not be current residents of the City of Peoria to be considered.
• After an offer of employment but prior to hire, all applicants must complete a medical examination including a drug screen.
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• A summary of employment benefits may be obtained by contacting the City's Human Resources Department.
• The City's Administrative Action Plan for Fair Practices is available for inspection by contacting the City's Equal Opportunity Office, City Hall, Room 303 or by calling (309) 494-8594.
• Applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the selection process may notify the Human Resources Department of such request.

The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Description

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 ; WEBSITE . 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.