Tractor Mechanic

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess an associate’s degree or higher in agricultural mechanics, diesel mechanics, or substantially similar area.

Must possess a current, valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

OR

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of mechanical work experience on heavy equipment.

Must possess a current, valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

Possesses at least three (3) years of full-time professional experience in maintaining agricultural equipment.

OR

Possesses journeyman status in heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of techniques and methods of overhauling and repairing tractors, pumps, tilling equipment, trucks, and other mechanized equipment and related components including engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, differentials, air conditioning, and emission control systems.

Working background and knowledge of Cat, Ford, New Holland, Kubota, John Deere, and Case tractors and equipment.

Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment of trade and their use in tractor maintenance and repairs.

Ability to perform maintenance on District tractors and equipment.

Ability to diagnose engine trouble and ready solution.

Ability to furnish all tools required to satisfactorily perform the required duties.

Knowledge of repair and maintenance practices and regulations.

Ability to conduct a full range of maintenance operations on a variety of equipment and vehicles.

Knowledge in the operations of the District.

Skill in communicating with professionalism to diverse groups.

Knowledge of District disciplinary policies and procedures and the ability to enforce when necessary.

Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and recognize order of urgency.

Ability to prepare written reports and maintain division files and records.

Ability to perform physical and mechanical duties including, but not limited to, climbing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving moderate to heavy weight of approximately fifty (50) pounds.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:

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Veteran’s Preference

When applying for employment with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference, a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify him/herself as a Veteran on his/her employment application by answering “Yes” to the question “Are you a military veteran?”

Attach a copy of his/her DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation) at the time of application by uploading it as part of your application. If there are multiple DD 214s, DD 215s, or NGB 22s, the one with the most recent date should be submitted. Coast Guard members must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (before 911) or the Department of Homeland Security (after 911).

Provide original applicable discharge papers at time of interview.