Maintenance Technician II
Summit LLC · Carpentersville, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Summit LLC (industrial) in Carpentersville, IL. You’ll work with the Lead Technician or Maintenance Supervisor to identify and complete maintenance .
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1590 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $70k–$98k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- PLC 48%
- Welding 33%
- Automation 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Diagnose and repair automotive and diesel systems — including brakes, steering, suspension, drivetrains, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems — according to skill level.
- ◆Perform engine adjustments, rebuilds, and test drives to verify quality repairs.
- ◆Complete required safety inspections and repair sign-offs before releasing vehicles.
- ◆Keep a safe, organized, and compliant workspace following all Federal, State, and local standards.
- ◆Identify and report additional service needs or complex issues requiring advanced support.
- ◆Accurately log labor hours, parts used, and completed work in the maintenance system.
- ◆Notify leadership of unsafe conditions, equipment misuse, or vehicle abuse immediately.
- ◆Respond to road calls and perform mobile repairs when needed.
- ◆Model professionalism, teamwork, and integrity in every task.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
$37.50/hr
Qualifications
- ✓• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of light/medium/heavy-duty mechanic repair experience.
o Experience must be verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g., pay stubs, W-2, etc.).
- ✓Proficient with diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and A/C issues.
- ✓Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems; diesel equipment experience required (gasoline systems familiarity a plus).
- ✓Prior fleet or dealership experience; familiar with both diesel and gasoline systems.
- ✓Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Diesel/Gas Technician.
- ✓Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- ✓High school graduate or equivalent education and/or training and experience.
- ✓Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- ✓Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred). Company has a free training program for Technicians, and you will be expected to obtain a valid CDL.
- ✓ASE Certification desirable but not required.
requirements
Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer
The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.
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Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.
As a Fleet Tech II supporting a school bus fleet, you’ll diagnose and repair medium/heavy vehicles that move students safely every day. You’ll work across yellow-bus systems—preventive maintenance, air and hydraulic braking, steering/suspension, electrical/charging, HVAC, drivetrains/transmissions, and DVIR/state inspection readiness—balancing quality repairs with uptime so routes leave on time. You’ll work with the Lead Technician or Maintenance Supervisor to identify and complete maintenance .
Why work with Summit
- •Purpose with impact: Your expertise keeps students and communities moving—safely and reliably every school day.
- •Professional development: Build your career with ongoing training and internal advancement opportunities.
- •Training & tools: Access to industry leading complimentary fleet/OEM training, modern diagnostic equipment, and school-bus system training
- •CDL & ASE support: CDL preferred—company training available for mechanics; Industry Leading ASE Training & Incentive program.
- •Modern fleet focus: Predictable preventive maintenance (PM) cycles, and a safety-first culture tailored to pupil transportation. Robust telematics platform.
We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.
At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job