Shawnee Mass Transit District
Job Description
Job Description Salary: $20-$30 Now Hiring:
Full-Time Mechanic Location:
Shawnee Mass Transit District in Vienna, IL Schedule:
Choose between 4x10-hour days or 5x8-hour days, Monday through Friday
Hourly Pay | Excellent Benefits
Join the Team That Keeps Southern Illinois Moving!
Shawnee Mass Transit District is seeking a dedicated full-time Mechanic to join our maintenance team. Reporting to the Shop Manager, youll play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of our fleetincluding buses, vans, and specialized transit vehicles.We offer a flexible MondayFriday schedule, a supportive team environment, and one of the best benefits packages in the area. What Youll Do: Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain SMTD vehicles Perform preventative maintenance (oil changes, fluid checks, belt replacements, etc.) Troubleshoot and repair transmissions, motors, and other vehicle components Ensure vehicles are clean and stocked with emergency equipment (first aid kits, fire extinguishers) Use computerized maintenance systems to manage service history and schedules Follow shop safety protocols and promote a collaborative work environment Share expertise with other team members to support overall shop performance What Were Looking For: High school diploma or equivalent (technical training in automotive or diesel tech preferred) Experience working on large vehicles (buses, vans, etc.) Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills Familiarity with computerized diagnostic tools and maintenance systems Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to be on-call and work flexible hours as needed Requirements: Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Shawnee MTD will provide the training to obtain a CDL if you do not currently have one Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stoop, bend, and work in varied shop and outdoor conditions Must maintain a clean driving record What We Offer: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) with company contribution Very affordable health insurance
No deductible plan Dental and Vision Insurance Company-paid life insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Yearly raises Paid Time Off: Accrue 27 days of PTO (sick, personal, and vacation) every 12 months 12 Paid Holidays Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer Make a real difference in the lives of the passengers you serve every day We are a Drug Free Workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Federal Regulations require all drivers to have pre-employment drug testing. SMTD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status.
Job Description Salary: $20-$30 Now Hiring:
Full-Time Mechanic Location:
Shawnee Mass Transit District in Vienna, IL Schedule:
Choose between 4x10-hour days or 5x8-hour days, Monday through Friday
Hourly Pay | Excellent Benefits
Join the Team That Keeps Southern Illinois Moving!
Shawnee Mass Transit District is seeking a dedicated full-time Mechanic to join our maintenance team. Reporting to the Shop Manager, youll play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of our fleetincluding buses, vans, and specialized transit vehicles.We offer a flexible MondayFriday schedule, a supportive team environment, and one of the best benefits packages in the area. What Youll Do: Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain SMTD vehicles Perform preventative maintenance (oil changes, fluid checks, belt replacements, etc.) Troubleshoot and repair transmissions, motors, and other vehicle components Ensure vehicles are clean and stocked with emergency equipment (first aid kits, fire extinguishers) Use computerized maintenance systems to manage service history and schedules Follow shop safety protocols and promote a collaborative work environment Share expertise with other team members to support overall shop performance What Were Looking For: High school diploma or equivalent (technical training in automotive or diesel tech preferred) Experience working on large vehicles (buses, vans, etc.) Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills Familiarity with computerized diagnostic tools and maintenance systems Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to be on-call and work flexible hours as needed Requirements: Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Shawnee MTD will provide the training to obtain a CDL if you do not currently have one Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stoop, bend, and work in varied shop and outdoor conditions Must maintain a clean driving record What We Offer: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) with company contribution Very affordable health insurance
No deductible plan Dental and Vision Insurance Company-paid life insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Yearly raises Paid Time Off: Accrue 27 days of PTO (sick, personal, and vacation) every 12 months 12 Paid Holidays Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer Make a real difference in the lives of the passengers you serve every day We are a Drug Free Workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Federal Regulations require all drivers to have pre-employment drug testing. SMTD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status.