Heavy-duty Diesel Mechanic Job at Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) (Effingham)

Heavy-duty Diesel Mechanic

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Location:
United States , Effingham

Category:
-

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

6067.00 - 7584.00 USD / Month

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Job Description:

Central Management Services Division of Vehicles is looking for a candidate who is highly motivated and professional to serve as a Heavy Duty Diesel Auto Motive Mechanic. This position will perform skilled mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance of medium and heavy - duty trucks and off-road equipment for the states fleet and other off-road machinery. We value team players who are open minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of servicing the state’s vehicle fleet.

Job Responsibility:

Under direct supervision of the Effingham Garage Automotive Shop Supervisor, serves as a traveling mechanic at assigned work site locations
Inspects and performs major repair such as disassemble and repair engines, reassemble engines, differentials, air and hydraulic brakes, wheel ends, etc. and maintenance to various systems such as diesel, gasoline, multifuel engines, automatic and standard transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical utility systems and other components requiring service
Operates diagnostic electronic testing equipment such as ProDemand, Bendix, Cummings Insite, Allison, Navistor NED/DLB, etc. to discover mechanical problems and to service vehicles equipped with complex electronic ignition and pollution control systems
Completes shop records such as mechanic time tickets identifying parts used and labor hours for each repair/maintenance procedure performed and submits to supervisor
Performs basic upkeep and maintenance duties for the work area
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Requirements:

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school, or coursework in vehicle repair and maintenance, or completion of an approved training course
Requires experience necessary to qualify as a skilled mechanic
Requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class B or higher class of driver’s license
This position requires the applicant to pass a background check
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties
Requires the ability to bring own toolbox and mechanical tools
Requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted and materials weighing up to 100 lbs. with assistance

Nice to have:

Prefers working knowledge of repairing both diesel and gasoline engines
Prefers working knowledge of locating and adjusting mechanical feedbacks in motors and equipment and making necessary repairs
Prefers working knowledge of standard vehicle repair and maintenance practices and techniques, occupational hazards, and applicable safety measures
Prefers extensive knowledge of all automotive parts and materials used in the maintenance and repair of both vehicles and off-road equipment
Prefers extensive knowledge in the use of all mechanical hand tools and testing equipment
Prefers one (1) year of professional experience demonstrating skill in the use of tools and the operation of the machines and equipment employed in motor repair and adjustment
Prefers one (1) year of professional experience preparing work activity reports
Prefers one (1) year of professional of welding and performing simple blacksmith operations

What we offer:

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Tool allowance ($125 monthly taxable income)
Boot allowance ($250 annual reimbursement)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 07, 2026

Expiration:
January 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Heavy-duty Diesel Mechanic

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Location:
United States , Effingham

Category:
-

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 07, 2026

Expiration:
January 21, 2026

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Contract Type:Employment contract

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Job Description:

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Requirements:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:January 07, 2026

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Job Posted:
January 07, 2026

Expiration:
January 21, 2026