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Mechanic jobs near Lake Forest, IL
Roe Automotive Inc. in Zion is hiring mechanics, and the shop is about 27 minutes (14.9 road miles) from downtown Lake Forest.
Commute from Lake Forest
The usual way to work from downtown Lake Forest, about 14.9 miles and 27 minutes without traffic:
- Take Green Bay Road north out of Lake Forest.
- Stay on Green Bay Road through North Chicago and Waukegan, continuing onto Kenosha Road near Zion.
- Turn east on 21st Street, then onto Horizon Court.
Shop hours are Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed, so plan the drive around those times.
Driving around Lake Forest
Lake Forest driving is wooded, winding roads, long Green Bay Road and Sheridan Road commutes, and many newer luxury and European vehicles. Those vehicles depend heavily on electronics and often follow long service intervals that are easy to miss. Leaf season and winter on shaded roads also bring slick conditions where tires and brakes matter most.
- If you commute north toward Zion, Kenosha or the state line, drop your car at our shop on the way and pick it up on the way home.
- Ask us before you book whether we can handle your specific make and repair. We would rather tell you up front.
- The drive is about 14.9 miles on Green Bay Road, with no tollway needed.
Lake Forest is in Lake County, Illinois, about 14 miles south of the shop in a straight line. The closest other towns on our list are North Chicago (4.8 miles), Libertyville (6.0 miles) and Waukegan (7.0 miles).
Work at the shop
The jobs Lake Forest drivers bring in lean toward oil change and maintenance, brake repair, car battery replacement and check engine light and diagnostics. Along with cars and SUVs, the shop keeps local delivery vans and box trucks running. Roe Automotive has repaired cars, light trucks and work vans in Zion since 1990. For the full picture, see auto repair for Lake Forest drivers.
Applying from Lake Forest
Mention that you are applying from Lake Forest so we can talk about the commute. Pay and schedule come up on the call, and experience level is open. Use the application form, call (847) 746-7649, or stop by 2016 Horizon Ct, Zion, IL 60099.