Equipment Operator II (Tractor Trailer/Tanker Driver)

County of DuPage • Woodridge, IL

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About The Position

DuPage County Public Works is hiring an Equipment Operator II to operate tractor tanker trucks, commercial vehicles, and heavy equipment for road and sewer maintenance and construction. The position is part of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 bargaining unit and is subject to U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements.

The role includes equipment operation, road and sewer maintenance, snow removal, drainage work, hauling materials, and general maintenance at wastewater treatment facilities. The employee also maintains records, supports coworkers, and may act as a lead worker or flagger.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of experience operating heavy equipment or commercial vehicles, and a valid Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements. A post-offer drug screen and physical, as well as a pre-employment background check, are required. The work involves heavy physical exertion and frequent exposure to challenging outdoor and industrial conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience operating heavy equipment or commercial vehicles, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsements.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly and operating arm and/or leg controls requiring forces greater than those for medium work.
• Pass a post-offer drug screen and physical.
• Pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving a manual-transmission semi-tractor trailer or tanker.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor tanker truck.
• Operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment, including loaders, skid steer loaders, large graders, vactors, snow plows, wing plows, semi-tractors/trailers, tanker trucks, and backhoes, for road and sewer maintenance and construction.
• Clean roads of debris and rod out lines where debris has collected.
• Repair shoulders and rights-of-way.
• Operate equipment for snow removal on roads, including a six-wheeler or dump truck.
• Install drainage structures for water and sewage removal.
• Haul sand, asphalt, large rocks, lumber, refuse, sludge, and other materials.
• Clean and repair catch basins with cement.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks within wastewater treatment facilities.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Repair barricades.
• Maintain records and reports.
• Act as a flagger when needed.
• Monitor equipment gauges and pumps.
• Connect hoses and valves for equipment operation.
• Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment as directed.
• Act as a lead worker and assist coworkers with their work assignments.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with four plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Optional life insurance.
• Vacation time.
• Sick time.
• Personal time and personal days.
• Paid holidays or holiday pay when required to work.
• Pension plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pre-paid legal services.
• Credit union access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED