Equipment Operator

City of Naperville, Illinois; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Naperville is seeking an Equipment Operator to support the Department of Public Works. This role performs skilled and semi-skilled manual labor, operates light and heavy equipment, and participates in construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and related facilities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of general maintenance or construction experience, a High School diploma or GED, and a Class A CDL with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements (or willingness to obtain within 3 months).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general maintenance or construction experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Class A CDL with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements or willingness to obtain within 3 months; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and heavy equipment for streets, sidewalks, and related facilities maintenance.
• Perform concrete rehab/install and assist with snow removal and emergency duties.
• Work outdoors year-round; stand-by after hours and weekends as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Construction experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Naperville is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to fill the Equipment Operator positions in our Department of Public Works. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, landscape, forestry, parks, drainage systems, traffic control devices and related facilities and operates a variety of light and heavy equipment involving construction and maintenance activities on a regular basis.

This position is represented by IUOE 150. Wage rates and other benefits are subject to the language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement .

• This position is responsible for operating a variety of light and heavy equipment for construction and maintenance activities and requires extensive physical labor.
• The position is outdoors year-round and requires availability after work hours and on weekends to perform snow removal and other emergency duties.
• The regular workday for this position is 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Qualified candidates must have:

• 2 or more years of general maintenance or construction experience, concrete rehab/install experience preferred
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Class A Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements or be willing to obtain one within three (3) months of hire and must have a good driving record.
• Applicants must submit a driving record abstract evidencing your driver's history for all endorsements you may have.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of:

• Operation of light and heavy construction equipment including backhoes, loaders, rollers, street sweepers, aerial trucks and chippers tools, techniques and procedures used in the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, storm sewers, traffic markings, and landscaping/forestry and concrete rehab/install is also preferred

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. It’s also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.

The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at [phone].