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Heavy Construction Equipment Operator - Kane County - St. Charles Team
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome. Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history.
Position Overview The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire a Heavy Construction Equipment Operator. Under direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor II, this position performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features of the highway system. Essential Functions Operates CDL Class A licensed vehicles including maintenance trucks, pavement marking equipment, tractors, mowing machines, snowplows, salt spreaders, and heavy road graders. Operates sweepers, backhoes, loaders, vactors, gradalls, stripers and other heavy motorized equipment. Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roadside and rights-of-way. Operates and performs daily maintenance on dump trucks. During snow and ice conditions operates snowplow. Operates and maintains CDL Class A licensed vehicles or other heavy equipment such as, low boys, cranes, augers, large tractor trails, bulldozers, power shovels, concrete spreaders, paving mixers and other related construction equipment. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of eighth grade graduation. Requires two (2) years of experience operating highway construction equipment. Requires one (1) year driving experience immediately preceding appointment free from incidents which could result in license suspension or revocation. Requires possession of a Class "A" CDL with appropriate endorsements, to include X or N and no airbrake restrictions.
About the Agency The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling) Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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