EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Salary

$72,009.60 Annually

Location

Peoria, IL

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

2023-23

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

08/03/2023

  • 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 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.
 

Does general overhaul work on cars, trucks, street cleaning and construction equipment, and apparatus.

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.
 
Tunes up motor using testing equipment.

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.
 

Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Knowledge of motor and equipment parts, parts books, and parts identification, motor and equipment.

Ability to read and understand motor and equipment shop manuals.

Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to diagnose defects and repair general motor and equipment units, vehicles, components and apparatus.
 
Ability to operate a wrecker-tow truck.

Ability to operate equipment services sufficiently to test repairs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other City employees.

Skill in locating and adjusting malfunctions in motorized and related equipment.

Skill in the care and use of tools employed in all phases of equipment and motor repair and maintenance.


 

PENSION PROGRAM: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF): Ten years required for vesting. IMRF Death Benefit – Annual Salary after 1 year's service. IMRF Disability Benefit – 50% of Salary up to 30 months after 1 year's service.

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.

VACATION: No Vacation in first year of employment. Earn 6.67 hours per month. (If employee begins service prior to 15th of the month, they will be given vacation credit for the full month)

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

 
SICK LEAVE: Shall accrue sick leave on a basis of 6.67 hours per month. No limit on total days accumulated. Upon separation, hours accrued greater than 607 are credited to the Retirement Health Savings (RHS) account. 
 
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.
 
HOLIDAYS: 10 Paid Holidays per year.
 
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE:  Coverage effective first day of the next month following completion of one calendar month of employment. Members may opt out of the City's insurance program with proof of other coverage – coverage for dependents is optional. The City of Peoria Health Insurance offers two (2) plan options for coverage. Bi-weekly premiums for employees depend on which plan is selected. On your hire date, you will meet with City's Patient Advocate to receive detailed information on the plans and the appropriate premium cost. Depending on plan selection, you can enroll in the Flexible Spending Program (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
 
LOW DEDUCTIBLE PPO PLAN
Member Only $47.71/per pay
Member + Partner $162.82/per pay
Member + Child(ren) $128.82/per pay
Member + Family $224.84/per pay
                                           
HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PPO PLAN
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.
 
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Available on class-by-class basis, if funds are available, for job-related classes, based on prevailing rates at public institutions, based on grade, upon approval.
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:   Three major 457 Plans available. Voya Financial, ICMA, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions
 
WORKER'S COMPENSATION: Self-Insured Plan.
 
RESIDENCY:  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.  You will need to complete a Waiver of Residency form in the Human Resources Department.
 
(Summary Data Only.  Labor agreements in effect are actual controlling documents.)

Agency
City of Peoria
Address
419 Fulton Street
Human Resources Department, Room 203
Peoria, Illinois, 61602
Phone
309-494-8578