Mechanics for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Mechanic Experience
- 10%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Service Technician Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 62%
- Associate's degree
- 21%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Jaguar Land Rover
CarMax
U S Army
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 13,905 profiles for Mechanics in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $72,952 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,820 – $116,151 yearly
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Automotive Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceAir Conditioning CertificationCDLEPA 609 CertificationFirearms LicensePERC Card+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTire Salesman and service
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceShop Foreman/Service Manager
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceElectrical SystemsElectrical WiringTechnician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL aSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTechnical SupportGeneral Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceServicing VehiclesTire ServiceTransmissionsHand ToolsPower ToolsAuto Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsAutomotive RepairCustomer Service
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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, heavy lifting and service technician experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for mechanics?
Common licenses or certifications for mechanics include: Driver's License, ASE Certification and EPA 609 Certification.
What are some job titles related to mechanics?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to mechanics include: automotive technician, shop foreman/service manager and 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 11 years of professional experience.
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