Mechanics for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Mechanic Experience9%Leadership7%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years24%Current company
ABM AvaitionACME IndustriesALSIP MINIMILL, LLC
Time at current job
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years21%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 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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Bus Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL BForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipLift TruckSchedule ManagementOrder PickingLow-Voltage Electrical SystemsAll 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 MaintenanceWeldingMaintenance Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DStationary Engineer's LicenseDriver's LicenseCCNAForklift CertificationBLSSkills
LeadershipAmmeterCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsElectrical & Mechanical Maintence Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationClass DOSHA Safety CertificationNATE CertificationTWIC CardCBETSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceMaintenance Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceSchematicsMaintenance WorkMaintenance
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What's the average time to fill a mechanic role?
The average time to fill a mechanic role is 101 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, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a mechanic?
Common licenses or certifications for mechanics include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CDL.
What are some job titles related to mechanics?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to mechanics include: maintenance mechanic, lead maintenance technician and bus mechanic.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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