• Journeyman and Apprentice Mechanics
• CDL Driver - On Call

1) JOURNEYMAN AND APPRENTICE MECHANICS

We are continuing to grow!   Invest in your future.  Join us in our brand new 38,000 sq. ft. facility in Hodgkins, Illinois. 

You will be responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining telescoping and articulated cranes, bucket trucks and related mobile equipment mounted on commercial truck chassis in our shop or in the field. We represent top manufacturers including: National Crane, Palfinger, Elliott, Dur-A-Lift, Stellar and Knapheide. Apprentice applicants should have mechanical ability, some experience as a mechanic and a solid work ethic. Ongoing familiarization and training will be provided by our supervisors and lead techs. Equipment specific training is provided by our manufacturers and vendors.

As a member of our team, you will be required to join Mechanics Local 701. The union provides a full benefit package including pension, health, vacation, etc. Additional benefits provided by Runnion Equipment Company include: 401k match, AFLAC insurance benefits, sponsored welding certification, uniforms and more. We are a privately owned company, celebrating over 45 years in business.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically fit. Must be able to lift, pull, push 50 - 75lbs as well as climb on and under trucks and equipment in all weather.
• High School diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to communicate well – verbally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain CDL designation
• Ability to pass a pre-hire drug screening
• Must have own basic mechanic’s hand tools.
• Mig welding experience a plus.

JOURNEYMAN REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum six years as a heavy equipment tech with diagnostic/repair experience (military equipment experience applies).
• Experience with the repair and maintenance of pressurized hydraulic systems and electronic circuitry.
• Ability to work with electronic diagnostic tools and computers.

Please, no phone calls about this job!

2)  CDL DRIVERS - ON CALL

Perfect job for a retired or semi-retired person with a Class "A" or "B" with air brake endorsement CDL.  If you are a part time driver or looking to augment your earnings, this could be the job for you.

You will be "on call" and we will contact you whenever we have trucks that need to be moved between repair shops, delivered to customers, or picked up at out of state manufacturers facilities.  

Typical week may have three to five local trips and the occasional "over the road" trip to Indiana, Wisconsin or Iowa to deliver or pick up units.

You must be available on short notice and you must be DOT medical approved.  We will pay for your DOT medical.

 Hourly wage commensurate with experience. 

Please, no phone calls about this job!