Seasonal Hoisting Engineer: Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking Hoisting Engineers for multiple departments in seasonal roles. The positions involve operating heavy construction and off-road equipment to excavate, lift, and load earth, water, sewer pipes, and other heavy materials at various work sites. Multiple rate classes apply based on equipment operated and level attained.

Starting pay is $68.80 per hour. CDL Class A/B and Crane Operator licenses are required for mobile crane work; apprenticeship or journeyman

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Operating Engineer apprenticeship training program and journeyman status.
• Three (3) years of journey-level work experience as an Operating/Hoisting Engineer, or completion of an industry/company-sponsored apprenticeship plus one year of journey-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction and off-road equipment to excavate, lift, move and load earth and pipes.
• Inspect and maintain equipment for safe operation; perform routine oil changes and lubrication.
• Operate a mobile crane as required and prepare work activity reports.

Education

Operating Engineer apprenticeship

Journeyman status

Job description

The City of Chicago is seeking Hoisting Engineers for multiple departments in seasonal roles. The positions involve operating heavy construction and off-road equipment to excavate, lift, and load earth, water, sewer pipes, and other heavy materials at various work sites. Multiple rate classes apply based on equipment operated and level attained.

Starting pay is $68.80 per hour. CDL Class A/B and Crane Operator licenses are required for mobile crane work; apprenticeship or journeyman