Aurora, IL – Equipment Service Worker Eligibility List

The City of Aurora is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for Equipment Service Worker in the Division of Fleet Maintenance.

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of all City vehicles and equipment.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Perform skilled mechanical work, preventative and routine maintenance, and repair work on all types of City vehicles and equipment; Locate, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects, as well as faults found in various 6, 12, and 24 volt electrical systems; Perform welding and fabrication in forming, bending, and tempering metals on various vehicles or equipment; Prepare list of parts needed for automobile and equipment repair; Install, maintain, and repair special equipment accessories such as sirens, emergency lights and tool storage systems; Drive service trucks and perform road service calls; Utilize towing vehicles and equipment to recover and transport City vehicles and equipment; Perform other duties as required or assigned. Duties may be performed within a vehicle repair facility, on the road, or at an outside location.

Successful candidates should possess working knowledge of the principles of gasoline and diesel mechanics as applied to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment; Working knowledge of manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, brakes, radiator, universal, differentials, hydraulic and exhaust systems; Working knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment and maintenance of various automobiles, trucks, vans, and heavy equipment; Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment; Ability to weld and to perform simple blacksmith operations; Extensive knowledge of all types of automotive shop tools and equipment.

This position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D.; preferably supplemented by completion of vocational courses in automotive mechanics or technology; Requires a minimum of three years’ experience in servicing and maintaining automotive vehicles and equipment with progressive levels of duties and responsibilities; Requires possession of a Class ‘B’ CDL within 6 months of hire.

​Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to a written exam, physical, drug screen, and background check.

This is a full-time, union represented position. Beginning hourly pay is $33.97/hour, after 6 months $34.74/hour, after 1 year $35.51/hour, and annual increases thereafter. Potential for advancement within 6 months of hire, management may make the recommendation to promote to Equipment Technician (beginning hourly pay is $39.60/hour).

Please note: The current vacancies for this position require you to work second shift.

Union Benefits: The City of Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and eligible part-time employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Annual pay increases (in accordance with Labor Agreement)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurances
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave
• ASE/EVT certification stipendTool Reimbursement
• Boot and clothing allowance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance (as determined by policy)
• Interpreters Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement (including ASE/EVT testing)
• May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)

Application and resume should be submitted online. Position will remain open until 3PM on December 5, 2025.

Once the application window has closed, candidates who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to schedule the written exam. 

To learn more about the City of Aurora, IL, visit https://www.aurora-il.org/1111/About-Our-City