Mechanic Welding na Lake County, IL

About the Department

Your day will consist of performing preventative maintenance checks and repairs on county heavy trucks and equipment; performing road tests on vehicles. In addition, this position performs essential snow and ice control operations and will be on a 24 hour on-call status. The regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am until 3:00 pm. 

Position Duties

 • Ability to perform work of considerable difficulty as a participating worker within the operations of the Welding Shop. 
• Must be dedicated to quality, efficiency, and service.
• Participate in winter operations.
• Bill out parts on work orders using fleet maintenance software.
• Customer service oriented.
• Provide assistance of specifications for purchasing equipment, shop tools, trucks, v box, and snow plows.
• Perform all duties in accordance with County safety code and established safe work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong communication skills 
• Knowledge and experience of Peterbilt, Force America, International, John Deere, Freightliner, and Case
• Knowledge of equipment electronic system diagnostics, installation and removal.
• Knowledge of wire welders, “stick” type welders, and oxygen and acetylene, and metal fabricating
• Machining-general knowledge of vertical end mill and lathe
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, hose replacement and fabrication
• Knowledge of machine shop tools and equipment
• Knowledge of GPS and Radios (Starcom), installation and removal
•  Ability to operate single axle trucks, tandem axle trucks, and semi tractors with standard and automatic transmissions

Education and/ or Other Requirements: 

• Completion of a standard high school program or equivalent
• Three years or more of education and/or training
• Three to five years of experience in dealership, truck, or welding/fabrication shop
• A Class B CDL with air brakes or ability to obtain within six months of hire is required 
• Class A CDL and ASE Certification are preferred
• Must have basic mechanics tools up to 1".

Physical Requirements: 

•  Individual should have the ability to perform difficult physical labor and to regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
• The position is exposed to extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions; extreme noise levels; vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors; traffic; moving machinery; electrical shock; and other extreme hazards
• Ability to work long hours day or night

Other Qualifications

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!   Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).