Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
MACHINIST
(AUTOMOTIVE)
Job Number:
416341 Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT MACHINIST AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT OF FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Bureau of Fleet Services Number of Positions:
16 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary:
$60.39/Hour These positions are open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with the Machinists Lodge 126 (Bargaining Unit 36). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS
Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago" 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number') 3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Applications for this position will be accepted from 6/15/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 6/30/26 The Department of Fleet and Facility Management is seeking Machinist Automotives to serve as automotive service technicians in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of mechanical systems and components in automobiles and light and heavy-duty gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment, and perform related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Inspects vehicles to ensure mechanical components and automotive systems (e.g., engines, transmissions, brake systems, exhaust and emissions control systems) are secure and operating properly Reads work orders describing symptoms or problems and uses testing equipment to diagnose and determine source of malfunctions and problems Refers to technical service manuals and schematics to troubleshoot mechanical problems Uses hand and power tools to dismantle, repair, or replace worn parts and reassemble components Overhauls and replaces engines and rebuilds components Repairs or replaces hoses, valves, compressors, and pumps Repairs and replaces drive shafts, differentials, and transmissions Aligns and balances wheels and repairs or replaces tie rods Runs operational tests on components to ensure that repairs and adjustments made were proper Prepares work activity reports Fabricates metal parts by setting up and operating conventional or computer-controlled machine tools (e.g., lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses) and/or welds and cuts parts for custom fit, as required Uses hydraulic jacks or hoists to raise and examine underside of vehicles, as required Maintains clean and orderly work areas Performs work on electrical components of automotive equipment (e.g., alternators, batteries, starters, lights) when ancillary to other work being performed Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location:
Varies Days:
Varies Hours:
Varies
THESE POSITIONS ARE IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required AND Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology, plus two years of work experience as an automotive technician in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment OR Completion of an accredited training program in Automotive Service Technology plus two years of work experience as an automotive technician in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment OR Four years of work experience as an automotive technician in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment OR Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Automotive Technology or a related field
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., heavy machinery)
EQUIPMENT
Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer, modems) Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads) Standard tools used in servicing automotive equipment (e.g., combination wrench, ratchet wrench, air impact guns, overhead pneumatic dispenser) Testing and monitoring equipment (e.g., computerized diagnostic equipment) Hydraulic jacks and hoists
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written test / skills assessment and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://my.chicago.gov/dam/intranet/documents/depts/dhr/INFORMATION/2026_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION
Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Job Posting :
Jun 15, 2026, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) -
