at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
Machinist (Automotive)
Department of Fleet & Facilities Management (2FM)
Division of Fleet Operations
Number of Positions: 14 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Salary: $58.39/ PR
These positions are open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Machinists – Local 126 (Bargaining Unit 36). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Under supervision, functions as an automotive service technician in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of mechanical systems and components in automobiles and light and heavy-duty gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
+ Inspects vehicles to ensure mechanical components and automotive systems (e.g., engines, transmissions, brake systems, exhaust and emissions control systems) are secure and operating properly
+ Reads work orders describing symptoms or problems and uses testing equipment to diagnose and determine source of malfunctions and problems
+ Refers to technical service manuals and schematic to troubleshoot mechanical problems
+ Uses hand and power tools to dismantle, repair, or replace worn parts and reassemble components
+ Overhauls and replaces engines and rebuilds components
+ Repairs or replaces hoses, valves, compressors, and pumps
+ Repairs and replaces drive shafts, differentials, and transmissions
+ Aligns and balances wheels and repairs or replaces tie rods
+ Runs operational tests on components to ensure that repairs and adjustments made were proper
+ Prepares work activity reports
+ Fabricates metal parts by setting up and operating conventional or computer-controlled machine tools (e.g., lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses) and/or welds and cuts parts for custom fit, as required
+ Uses hydraulic jacks or hoists to raise and examine underside of vehicles, as required
+ Maintains clean and orderly work areas
+ Performs work on electrical components of automotive equipment (e.g., alternators, batteries, starters, lights) when ancillary to other work being performed
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: Citywide
Hours: Varies
Days: Varies
Days Off: Varies
Shift: Varies
Salary: $58.39 per hour
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology, plus two years of work experience as an automotive technician in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
· A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required
· Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
· Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one’s body, arms, and/or legs
· Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
These positions do not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority or lottery/random order.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
· A current (non-expired) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification from the A1-A9 (Automobile & Light Truck) test series
· A current (non-expired) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification from the T1-T8 (Medium-Heavy Truck) test series
· A current (non-expired) Emergency Vehicle Technician certification
· A current (non-expired) Automotive Manufacturer Specific certification
APPLICATION EVALUATION : Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY : To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices to learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on July 28, 2024
