MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER (ROAD REPAIRMAN) (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) TEAMSTER Local 700 - COUPE - PALMER HOUSE JOB FAIR

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•$49•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of District Maintenance Supervisor performs routine maintenance checks and operates a variety of vehicles such as: snowplows, trucks, tractors, mowers, and spreaders; performs repairs of roadways, pavement, guardrails, sewers, bridges, shoulders, etc. and maintains, cleans, removes and disposes all debris and other obstructions. Performs snow and ice removal by operating a snowplow along with the utilization of a road deicer. Operates tractor mowers and other equipment to cut grass and weeds within County rights-of-way. Performs tree and brush removal by operating chain saws, chippers and various hand tools such as pruning shears and weed trimmers. Manually loads and unloads vehicles with a variety of materials, equipment, barricades, etc.; maintains and stores equipment. Performs other duties as required. The Offices Under the President will seek to fill the position by means of the Job Fair process. Qualified applicants will be offered interviews at the Job Fair. Applicants must interview in-person during the job fair as time permits. Limited spots are available. Pre-registration for the fair is highly encouraged through the event link. On-site registration is also available. Bring your ID to apply in person.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Development Test Certificate is required.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "A" is required.
At least one (1) year of full-time work experience operating heavy road equipment requiring a Class “A” Driver’s License to include at least one season of snow plowing and ice removal on highways/roadways within the last five years is required.
Must be able to work rotating shifts to provide 24/7 coverage, including holidays is required.
Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Pre-registration for the fair is highly encouraged through the event link.
On-site registration is also available.
Bring your ID to apply in person.

Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance checks and operates a variety of vehicles such as: snowplows, trucks, tractors, mowers, and spreaders.
Performs repairs of roadways, pavement, guardrails, sewers, bridges, shoulders, etc.
Maintains, cleans, removes and disposes all debris and other obstructions.
Performs snow and ice removal by operating a snowplow along with the utilization of a road deicer.
Operates tractor mowers and other equipment to cut grass and weeds within County rights-of-way.
Performs tree and brush removal by operating chain saws, chippers and various hand tools such as pruning shears and weed trimmers.
Manually loads and unloads vehicles with a variety of materials, equipment, barricades, etc.
Maintains and stores equipment.
Ability to transport various trucks and related equipment to locations.
Skilled in the operation of a variety of equipment such as: snowplows, trucks, tractors, mowers and spreaders.
Skilled in the removal of snow and ice and in the operation of snowplow and a road deicer.
Knowledge of the methods of repairing pavements and the use of assigned tools and equipment.
Ability to perform repairs of all minor faults in the roadway surfaces and base courses.
Skill in the use and operation of tractor mowers, power tools and other equipment to cut grass and weeds within Cook County right-of- ways.
Ability to remove tree and brush utilizing skills in the operation of saws, chippers and various hand tools.
Ability to repair construction activities involving sewers, pavement, guardrails, bridges, etc.
Ability to maintain records and prepare required reports legibly relative to completed work assignments.
Ability to effectively communicate using a 2-way radio.
Ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical to include a drug and alcohol test.
Availability to respond for assignment in an emergency 24 hours a day.