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 Avaition
    ACME Industries
    ALSIP 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 Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipLift TruckSchedule ManagementOrder PickingLow-Voltage Electrical Systems
  • All female Automotive Mechanic and Nonprofit Apprentice Instructor

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Blueprint ReadingAerial Lift CertificationFall Protection CertificationInterpreting Technical DrawingsFire Safety CertificationOverhead Crane Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsService Technician ExperienceOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime Management
  • Lead Maintenance Technician

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Air Conditioning CertificationElectrical ExperienceEPA Refrigeration CertificationForklift CertificationHVAC CertificationCertified Electronics Technician

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceProgrammable Logic ControllersMaintenance WorkMaintenanceIndustrial MaintenanceWelding
  • Maintenance Mechanic

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DStationary Engineer's LicenseDriver's LicenseCCNAForklift CertificationBLS

    Skills

    LeadershipAmmeterCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • Electrical & Mechanical Maintence Mechanic

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationClass DOSHA Safety CertificationNATE CertificationTWIC CardCBET

    Skills

    Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsService Technician Experience
  • Maintenance Mechanic

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    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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