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Union Mechanic Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

City of Decatur, IL

Maintenance Technician I

Decatur, IL · On-site

$27.94/hr

Water Production - Union Opening Date: 08/18/2026 Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Central Job ... From troubleshooting mechanical failures and rewiring control panels to welding components and ...

ADM

Feedhouse Superintendent - Decatur, IL

Decatur, IL · On-site

$92K - $173K/yr

Lead, develop, and manage a unionized workforce of employees including hourly and salaried team ... Required EducationBachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural ...

Marmon

Railcar Repair Technician

Decatur, IL · On-site

$24.18/hr

Transco Rail Services, along with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor, delivers fullservice ... Must have mechanical aptitude, ability to problem-solve and to make decisions. Ability to use hand ...

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How much do union mechanic jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for union mechanic in Decatur, IL is $24.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.65 and $27.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a union mechanic?

A Union Mechanic is a skilled tradesperson who repairs, maintains, and inspects vehicles, machinery, or equipment while being a member of a labor union. These mechanics often work in industries like automotive, construction, transportation, or manufacturing, following union-negotiated wages, benefits, and work conditions. Their responsibilities may include diagnosing mechanical issues, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Union membership provides job security, collective bargaining rights, and access to training programs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a union mechanic?

To thrive as a Union Mechanic, you need expertise in mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, often backed by a vocational degree or apprenticeship and union membership. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, specialized machinery, and safety certifications such as OSHA training are commonly required. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with colleagues and interacting with supervisors. These skills ensure efficient, safe operations and uphold high industry standards essential to union workplaces.

What kind of work environment can I expect as a union mechanic?

As a Union Mechanic, you’ll typically work in industrial or commercial settings such as manufacturing plants, construction sites, or maintenance facilities, often as part of a team alongside other union tradespeople. The environment can be fast-paced and sometimes physically demanding, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols. Union shops usually promote camaraderie and job security, and you'll have access to ongoing training and opportunities to advance through defined union pathways. Collaboration with other mechanics, supervisors, and different trades is common, ensuring machinery and equipment are running safely and efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Union Mechanic job openings in Decatur, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,063 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Groundperson - Union CDL Preferred - NTS

Nelson Tree Service, LLC

Argenta, IL

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Groundperson Union CDL Required

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:
  • Benefits Available and Vary per position and location
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
  • Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper.
  • Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Entry-level position, no experience required.
  • Previous experience a plus.
Pre-Screen
  • Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
  • Valid CDL required
  • Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.
Physical Requirements:
  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
  • OCCASSIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling
Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

  • Works around hazardous equipment.
  • Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and wood chippers, with hearing protection.
  • Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
  • Works on unlevel ground.
  • Works around falling limbs with protection.

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