09/21/2026
The Stephenson County Highway Department is currently accepting job applications for aMaintenance Worker Mechanic
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Maintenance Worker Mechanic
Reports to: Foreman
Job requirements:
•Have formal training in heavy equipment and/or diesel engine repairs or a minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic.
•Must provide their own tools.
•Possess and maintain a valid Illinois Class B CDL license.
•Be available on a 24 hour/7day basis.
•Ability to occasionally lift 50 to 100 pounds and frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds
•Anticipated hours per week: 40 with some overtime.
The Maintenance Worker Mechanic (MWM) under limited supervision performs the duties of a Maintenance Worker and in addition will perform preventative and corrective mechanical work on all County Highway equipment and vehicles including diagnostic procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining a parts inventory and the shop area.
The Maintenance Worker Mechanic Specialist (MWM) shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
•The MWM shall perform all duties of a Maintenance Worker.
•He/she shall perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
•He/she diagnose equipment/vehicle problems.
•The MWM performs minor and major repairs on equipment/vehicles as required.
•He/she will maintain a stock of routinely used parts and supplies (i.e.: oil filters, belts, hoses, nuts, bolts, oil, grease, etc.)
•He/she shall order parts and supplies as needed.
•The MWM will perform field repairs, both temporary and/or permanent, of equipment as needed.
•He/she is responsible for general cleaning of the shop area (i.e.: sweeping, clearing of debris, specialized equipment cleaning, etc.)
•In addition to these duties, the Maintenance Worker Mechanic shall perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
