Laborer

County of DuPage•Wheaton, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Laborer for DuPage County's Division of Transportation. This position supports the Highway Maintenance Department. This position is assigned to the IUOE - LOCAL 150 DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION BARGAINING UNIT. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements of the United States Department of Transportation - Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Requirements

Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
A valid Illinois Driver’s License
Ability to obtain a CDL within six (6) months of hire (assistance provided by the Division of Transportation)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in minor engine repair and road maintenance
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Roadway activities such as mowing, brush chipping, shoveling, raking, sweeping and traffic control
Operates pickup truck, forklift, bobcat, and other roadway equipment
Operates a tandem axle snowplow
Shop activities such as cleaning, sweeping, and performing basic maintenance tasks (e.g. replaces light bulbs, sharpens lawn mower blades, empty shop trash, greases equipment, etc.)
Tracking and updating inventory, receiving deliveries, retrieving parts, restocking supplies
Pick up and drop off vehicles, equipment, and parts
Assists fleet mechanics and equipment operators with their daily job tasks
Other custodial, shop and roadway related tasks as assigned

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
flexible spending accounts
life insurance
pension
deferred compensation plan
tuition reimbursement
pre-paid legal
credit union
time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work
Vacation time
Sick time
Personal days
on-call pay for November 1st through March 31st (on-call pay will only apply once a CDL is obtained)