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Overview

The Over-the-Road Chassis Mechanic performs mobile inspections and repairs to ensure container chassis are safe and road-ready, including diagnosing and repairing brakes, tires, and chassis components, as well as performing welding and minor container repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform FMCSA chassis inspections and identify roadability issues.
  • Diagnose and repair chassis components, including brakes, tires, wheel seals, and dolly legs.
  • Perform MIG and/or ARC welding and torch cutting as needed.
  • Complete minor container repairs.
  • Perform repairs according to estimates and established repair guidelines.
  • Maintain parts inventory and communicate inventory or workload concerns to management.
  • Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements.
  • Work independently while meeting productivity and quality expectations.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of chassis, trailer, or related mechanical repair experience.
  • At least 1 year of MIG and/or ARC welding experience.
  • Experience with minor container repairs preferred.
  • Working knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, AAR, and IICL requirements.
  • Ability to use standard mechanical, welding, and repair tools.
  • Ability to read and follow repair instructions and established procedures.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to meet applicable FMCSA requirements and pass a DOT physical.
  • Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening.

Additional Information

  • Work environment is outdoors with potential for extreme heat or cold conditions.
  • Frequently required to lift objects up to 75 lbs.
  • Routine exposure to loud noises.
  • Proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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How this job compares in Bedford Park, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Illinois currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$41/hr across 262 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Bedford Park, IL

Bedford Park, IL currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 352 other active welding openings from 205 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Bedford Park, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Gerber Collision & Glass (17), Staff on Site (13), and S&C Electric Company (10). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $39/hr, Elk Grove Village at $34/hr, and Franklin Park at $33/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work.

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