Job Description

Overview

ConGlobal is a leading expert in multimodal, industrial terminal operations with over fifty years in the intermodal industry. They are seeking a Container/Chassis Mechanic to join their maintenance team, responsible for ensuring the safety and operational standards of intermodal chassis.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, repair, and maintain intermodal chassis, including braking systems, lights, suspensions, landing gear, tires, and structural components.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues on chassis and related trailer equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) and DOT inspections.
  • Weld, cut, and fabricate parts as necessary to complete repairs.
  • Complete accurate repair documentation, work orders, and inspection forms.
  • Operate power tools, hand tools, and shop equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Ensure all work complies with DOT regulations, company standards, and safety procedures.
  • Collaborate with other technicians and departments to ensure timely and effective repairs.
  • Assist with yard moves or minor container repairs as needed.

Requirements

  • Experience in chassis/trailer repair and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of brake systems, lights, tires, and framework.
  • Basic welding skills preferred but not required.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
  • Must have basic set of hand tools.
  • Must pass a pre-employment background verification which may include a criminal background check and drug screening.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: 6401 W 46th Street Forest View IL 60402
  • Starting Pay: $24.50 - $27.50/hour
  • Status: Full-Time | Immediate Hire
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, day shift

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Forest View, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $26/hr, this posting comes in about 21% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across Illinois, where the middle half runs $28–$40/hr across 240 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 20% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Forest View, IL

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Forest View, IL, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 331 other active welding openings from 198 employers. Browse welding jobs across Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Gerber Collision & Glass (17), S&C Electric Company (11), and Venteon (9). 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 $38/hr, Downers Grove at $36/hr, and Addison at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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