Passenger And Light-Duty Mechanic; Automotive Mechanic Option

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Job Requisition : 52489
Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Agency: Department of Central Management Services
Class

Title:

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC - 03700
Skill Option: Light Duty Vehicles
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,949/monthly;
Full Range $5,949-$7,439,monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Will
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC045 Automotive Mechanics, IFPE

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday
Headquarter

Location:

20025 West Division St, Crest Hill, Illinois, 60435
Work County: Will
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Bolton
Email: Elizabeth.

Bolton
Phone #:
Job Family: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

Central Management Services Division of Vehicles is looking for a candidate who is highly motivated and professional to serve as an Automotive Mechanic. This position will perform skilled mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance of passenger vehicles and light duty trucks for the states fleet and off-road equipment 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.

We invite all qualified applicants interested to apply for the position.

• Under direct supervision of the Stateville Garage Automotive Shop Supervisor, serves as an in-house mechanic.
• Inspects and performs major repairs 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 scan tools such as Autel scanners and uses online software such as Pro Demand for troubleshooting purposes, etc. to service vehicles equipped with complex electronic ignition and pollution control systems.
• Completes and submits to supervisor, shop records such as mechanic time tickets identifying parts used and labor hours for each…