Posting number: 26-00101
Department: Division of Transportation
Job classification: Equipment Operator I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Transportation
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 1stthrough 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 include:
• 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 include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
• 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.
DuPage County is a hub of economic vitality, features expansive natural spaces, delivers high-quality services, and prides itself on being a place where all can thrive. The County provides exemplary services in a financially sustainable manner to make our County a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.
DuPage County is the second-largest county in Illinois with more than 930,000 residents. DuPage is a major employment center for northeastern Illinois, home to 630,000 jobs, 90,000 businesses, seven hospitals, two national laboratories, 18 institutions of higher education, 300 miles of bikeways, and 23,000 acres of forest preserve property.
Core county government services include the provision of: public safety/sheriff’s office and the operation of the county jail; administration of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, the second-largest court system in the state; construction and maintenance of the County highway and trails system; delivery of public health, environmental health, mental health care, and substance use prevention; assistance with food, emergency shelter, utilities, and transportation services to residents in need; programs for seniors, including adult protective services; flood control and stormwater management; job training and job search support; water and sewer services; building and permitting; zoning enforcement; administration of countywide elections; operation of the County nursing home; emergency management and emergency preparedness; and operation of the County animal shelter.
DuPage County continues to receive a AAA Bond Rating from two major credit rating agencies. County government also accounts for 2% of the average property tax bill.
