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Job description
Salary: $53.91 Hourly
Location : Libertyville, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03116
Department: Division of Transportation
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/ :59 PM Central
General Description
Overall oversight of the Heavy Duty shop. Manage and direct the activities of other heavy duty mechanics. Responsible for the satisfactory performance of both scheduled and unscheduled service work. Must have ability and willingness to make difficult decisions.
The regular hours of work are Monday through Friday from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. In addition, this position performs essential snow and ice control operations and will be on a 24 hour on-call status.
Essential Functions
Ability to perform work of considerable difficulty in supervising and as a participating worker within the operations of the Heavy Duty Shop.
Must be dedicated to quality, efficiency, and service.
During snow and ice callouts work as a mechanic or snowplow operator.
Ability to lead and direct staff.
Bill out parts on work orders using fleet maintenance software.
Customer service oriented.
Provide specifications for purchasing equipment, shop tools, trucks, construction equipment, and trailers.
Perform all duties in accordance with County safety code and established safe work practices.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to plan and execute on strategies.
Effective problem solver.
Knowledge and experience of International, Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, Freightliner, Case, Allison automatic transmissions, Bendix and Wabco brake systems, and Detroit diagnostic equipment
Knowledge of equipment electronic system diagnostics
Knowledge of diesel and gas engines and transmissions
Knowledge of wire welders, "stick" type welders
Knowledge of hydraulic systems and hose replacement
Knowledge of machine shop tools and equipment
Ability to operate single axle trucks, tandem axle trucks, and semi tractors with standard and automatic transmissions
Knowledge of basic automotive electrical circuits, relays, diodes, capacitors and how to use them
Education and/or Other Requirements Completion of a standard high school program or equivalent.
Must possess a Class B Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes; Class A Preferred
Minimum of ten years of experience maintaining and repairing diesel trucks and equipment.
Minimum of five years of experience working on Tier 4 emissions.
Minimum of two years of related work experience in welding of vehicles and equipment.
Experience in computer software including Excel, Word, Outlook, databases, and fleet management.
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; and other extreme hazards
Ability to work long hours day or night
Supplemental Information
Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit ourpage to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all background screenings and preemployment drug 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)
This position is unionized and represented by Operating Engineers Local 150.
Worksite address
libertyville, IL, 60092, US
Who can apply
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