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Lead Fleet Maintenance Technician

Duties: Leads, oversees, and participates in complex work of staff responsible forperforming a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled technical diagnostic, repair and maintenance work on a variety of automotive, truck, tractors, and other light andheavy power-driven equipment.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma and a valid Illinois Driver's license are required.

The following ASE Certifications are required at hiring or within the first 12 months:

  • Auto: A4 - Suspension and Steering; A5 - Brakes; A6 - Electrical/ElectronicSystems; A7 - Heating and Air Conditioning; 
  • Medium/Heavy Trucks: T4 - Brakes; T5 - Suspension and Steering; T6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems; T7 - HVAC; T8 -Preventive Maintenance Instruction; 

Master-Level ASE Mechanic Certifications are desired. Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification is highly desired.

Experience: Four years of related journey-level mechanic experience.
Wage: $52,594-$70,785.  

Applications must be submitted online. No paper or faxed applications or resumes will be accepted. For questions about the online application system, contact Human Resources at (630) 434-5539.

Application perioed: Open until Filled E.O.E.

Seasonal Public Works

The Village of Downers Grove is accepting applications for seasonal employment with the Public Works Department. All seasonal positions are temporary, beginning in May and lasting approximately
three months.

Duties: Pavement, traffic, drainage, water and grounds maintenance. Work activities are outdoors 95% of time. Generally, hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications: Valid State of Illinois driver's license, 18 years of age by the date of hire and enrolled as a full-time student.
Starting wage: $10/hour

If interested, submit an employment application to:  Village of Downers Grove, Department of Human Resources, 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove, IL  60515.

Closing date for applications: May 25, 2012 E.O.E.

Crossing Guard

The Village of Downers Grove is accepting applications for the position of Crossing Guard to assist school children at assigned crossings before and after school. Applicants must be in good physical condition and be able to work in all weather.  If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact CSO Supervisor Timothy Sembach at the Downers Grove Police Department;Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm at (630) 434-5636. 

Compensation: $10.00 per trip ($20.00 a day)

If interested, submit an employment application to:  Village of Downers Grove, Department of Human Resources, 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove, IL  60515. 

Application period:  Open until filled.  E.O.E.

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