JOBS

Join the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County as a Fleet Body Technician and help maintain a nationally recognized fleet – from cars and heavy equipment to body work and trailers. In this role, you’ll handle accident repairs, perform preventative maintenance, complete equipment modifications, and contribute to the long-term durability of vehicles and equipment that serve more than 26,000 acres of forest preserves.
Salary range is $29.70 – $33.44 per hour. Eligible for performance review and possible pay increases biannually. Benefits: Medical (PPO and HMO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 12 paid Holidays, 12 paid Vacation Days, 5 paid Personal Days, 8 paid sick days, Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), 457 Retirement Plan. Uniforms will be provided, along with an annual safety boot allowance.
What You’ll Do:

• Perform repairs and maintenance on cars, trucks, trailers, boats, and off-road equipment.
• Conduct body and frame repairs, painting, decal application, and protective coatings.
• Modify vehicles and equipment to meet operational needs and specifications.
• Perform welding and fabrication on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum (MIG, TIG, Stick).
• Evaluate damage and prepare estimates for repairs and insurance claims.
• Refurbish trailers, install aftermarket equipment, and maintain alternative fuel tanks.
• Operate CNC unit, plasma cutters, and grinders safely and effectively.
• Assist with vendor selection and management of outside services.