MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Cook County•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Facilities Manager, operates a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles, such as trucks, earth moving machinery, snowplows, and agricultural tractors to accomplish maintenance and repair projects throughout the District. Plans maintenance projects utilizing heavy and light equipment and motorized vehicles. Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles to maintain operating efficiency before, during and after operation. Prepares, maintains and submits reports as required. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a full time union position.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or higher and five (5) or more years of full-time work experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
Must possess a current valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a tanker endorsement and none of the following: automatic only restrictions and air brakes restrictions.
Skill in the transport of heavy equipment.
Knowledge and ability to operate equipment such as: a backhoe loader with SAE controls, lowboy tractor & trailer, hydraulic excavator with SAE controls, dump truck manual transmission, bulldozer 953 crawler/loader, street sweeper, semi-dump truck & trailer, semi- truck & trailer combination, track excavator, mini-excavator, crawler/grader, large rubber tire pay loader, front end loader, large compacting roller, and 10 wheel dump truck & trailer.
Ability to review and comment on the accuracy of the plans, drawings and specifications used in rehabilitation/construction of new or existing structures, facilities, or landscapes.
Knowledge of the methods of maintenance and repair and various projects.
Basic understanding of the mechanical performance of heavy equipment; skill in locating and identifying minor defects and malfunctions in such equipment.
Ability to perform manual labor using simple hand tools including, but not limited to, shovels, brooms, screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
Skill and ability in planning, inspecting and troubleshooting work assignments and projects.
Ability to maintain legible logs and other written records.
Ability to use judgment often on maintenance and repair matters within area of duties.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Good communication skills both verbally and in written form; ability to interact effectively with a variety of individuals.
Ability to withstand various types of physical exertion, including, but not limited to, lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 season of work experience with the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC); OR at least one season of work experience as a Conservation Corp Crew member; OR at least 1 season of work experience on FPCC property with partners such as the Chicago Zoological Society, Chicago Botanic Garden, Greencorps Chicago; OR at least 1 season of work experience with other partners such as, Friends of the Forest Preserves or the Student Conservation Association.

Responsibilities

Plans and prepares work schedules pair projects at all District properties utilizing heavy and light equipment and vehicles; works in conjunction with skilled trades to complete assignments.
Operates trucks, tractors, snowplows, bulldozers, graders, back hoes, excavators, jack hammers, fire equipment, mowers and other similar equipment and attachments for the completion of assigned maintenance projects.
Performs routine inspections and services equipment to maintain efficiency before, during and after operation.
Maintains work log records manually or via computer maintenance management system (CMMS).
Responsible for scheduling maintenance and repair of field equipment as necessary.
Demolishes old and abandoned houses and buildings utilizing bulldozers, graders, and other specialized machinery.
Recovers and/or removes abandoned vehicles from District holdings.
Cleans own work area by picking up tools, parts, and discards items, sweeping up the area and washing the floor.
Performs manual labor using hand or power tools as needed.
Installs pipe gates by digging holes and pouring concrete.
May repair fences, gates and barriers as required.
May be required on occasion to transport disabled vehicles and equipment back to the District garage to prevent further damage.
Transports and delivers materials and supplies to various project sites as needed.