Mechanics for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Mechanic Experience10%Communication Skills7%Service Technician Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years22%Current company
ACME IndustriesAmentum
Amerit fleet solutions
Time at current job
Less than 1 year9%1-2 years9%2-5 years54%
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Last updated: Jul 21, 2026
Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $70,753 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,301 – $112,998 yearly
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Maintenance Mechanic
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipDiesel Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementPERC CardSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAll female Automotive Mechanic and Nonprofit Apprentice Instructor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Blueprint ReadingAerial Lift CertificationFall Protection CertificationInterpreting Technical DrawingsFire Safety CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsService Technician ExperienceOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLead Maintenance Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Air Conditioning CertificationElectrical ExperienceEPA Refrigeration CertificationForklift CertificationHVAC CertificationCertified Electronics TechnicianSkills
Mechanic ExperienceProgrammable Logic ControllersMaintenance WorkMaintenanceIndustrial MaintenanceWeldingAutomotive Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseASE A1 Engine Repair CertificationBaton PermitASE A8 Engine Performance CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSalesMaintenance Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DStationary Engineer's LicenseDriver's LicenseCCNAForklift CertificationBLSSkills
LeadershipAmmeterCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a mechanic role?
The average time to fill a mechanic role is 100 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do mechanics tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a mechanic include: mechanic experience, communication skills and service technician experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a mechanic?
Common licenses or certifications for mechanics include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Air Brake Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to mechanics?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to mechanics include: maintenance mechanic, diesel mechanic and lead maintenance technician.
What level of education is common for a mechanic?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a mechanic in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a mechanic?
Most mechanics have 19 years of professional experience.
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