Auto Mechanic

The Illinois Tollway is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to our customers. Whether it's I-PASS, theMove Illinois Program, open road tolling or keeping you safe with our H.E.L.P. trucks, we are committed to delivering great benefits and services to customers. The Tollway is a user-fee system – no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations.

Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues.

Under the leadership of the Board of Directors and Executive Staff,the Tollway is committed to achieving the following goals: increase collaboration with regional transportation and planning agencies, promote the regional economy, maintain financial integrity, foster environmental responsibility and sustainability, maintain the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system, further transparency and accountability, enhance customer service, and maintain public trust.

In support of this mission, the Auto Mechanic repairs and maintains automobiles, trucks, tractors, salt spreaders, snow plows, construction equipment and machinery commonly used by the Tollway in maintenance of roadway and structures.

Mechanic openings:

Central garage 7 am – 3pm - 3460 Finley Road, Downers Grove IL 60515

Central garage 3pm-11pm - 3460 Finley Road, Downers Grove IL 60515

M-4 - 7 am – 3pm - 5600 Grand Avenue, Gurnee IL 60031

The Auto Mechanic must be highly skilled in all areas of automotive repair and maintenance, including the inspection of automotive and related equipment, as well as the participation in the documentation processes.

This individual will perform all phases of repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, tractors, salt spreaders, snow plows, construction equipment and similar machinery commonly used by ISTHA in the maintenance of the roadway and structures.

This person will be responsible for having the knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and equipment used in the automotive/equipment repair field, as well as the knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions used in the mechanical trade.

The Mechanic provides the ability and skills to use tools, machines, and equipment commonly used in the Automotive repair field, as well as the operation of electric arc, M.I.G., and acetylene welding equipment.

They will be responsible for handling the inspections of automotive, trucks, and other equipment for serviceability, in conjunction with the preparation of any necessary reports. Also, the Mechanic may be requested to work various shift times, as needed by ISTHA.

The Mechanic may be required to attend training sessions both on-site and off-site. In emergency situations, performs miscellaneous duties, such as snow and ice control, general traffic control, and is subject to call out for emergency maintenance service at all times.

• Performs repairs and maintenance on Authority automobiles, trucks, tractors, salt spreaders, snow plows, and construction equipment.
• Performs testing on all automotive, trucks, and equipment applications.
• Competent in the use of machines and tools commonly used in mechanic trade.
• Performs inspections of automotive, trucks, and other maintenance equipment as needed.
• Capable of using and analyzing the Parts & Service Manuals in use at ISTHA.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.
• Performs the duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

• Must possess a minimum of four to eight (4-8) years of mechanical experience in automotive, truck, and/or equipment repair and maintenance.
• A Class CDL permit with an endorsement…