Equipment Operator I

Dupage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-paid legal

Job summary

DuPage County's Division of Transportation seeks an Equipment Operator I to safely operate a range of motorized equipment, from pickup trucks to sweepers and snowplows. The role involves performing heavy manual work, maintaining vehicles, and supporting roadway repairs.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, two years of equipment operation, and an Illinois CDL with air brakes endorsement. Training is provided; post-offer drug screen and physical apply; on-call pay during November 1 to March

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience operating light to moderate motorized equipment.
• Illinois Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement required.
• We are willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of motor vehicles and equipment (e.g. pickup truck, dump truck, sweeper, snowplow, polecat, chipper, etc.).
• Performs heavy manual work (e.g. construction of sidewalks and streets).
• Services and performs minor repairs and routine maintenance on motorized equipment.
• Repairs roadways and streets.
• Performs landscape maintenance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy manual work

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Illinois CDL Class A/B with air brakes endorsement

Job description

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for Equipment Operator I within the DuPage County Division of Transportation. In this position, employees are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of motorized equipment of varying sizes and capacities.

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days. Employees in this role receive 1 hour per day of on-call pay for November 1st through March 31st.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit: Local 150 Contract- DOT (Download PDF reader).

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of motor vehicles and equipment (e.g. pickup truck, dump truck, sweeper, snowplow, polecat, chipper, etc.)
• Performs a variety of heavy manual work (e.g. construction of sidewalks and streets, etc.)
• Services and performs minor repairs and routine maintenance on motorized equipment
• Repairs roadways and streets
• Performs landscape maintenance
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent
• Two years of experience in the operation of light to moderate size motorized equipment
• A valid Illinois Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an air brakes endorsement is required

The preferred candidate will have experience with landscaping, snow plowing, asphalt, and concrete.

We are willing to train

A post offer drug screen is required.

A post offer physical is required. A pre-employment background check is required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, in extreme outside weather conditions, with hazardous materials, with fumes or airborne particles, with the risk of electric shock, and in cramped or confined spaces.

Employees in this class are required to be on call for emergency situations and seasonal snow removal, which means being capable of working in excess of forty (40) hours per week.