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

Cook County Government•Chicago, IL

1d•$49•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the District Maintenance Supervisor, this role performs routine maintenance checks and operates a variety of vehicles such as snowplows, trucks, tractors, mowers, and spreaders. Responsibilities include performing repairs on roadways, pavement, guardrails, sewers, bridges, and shoulders, as well as maintaining, cleaning, removing, and disposing of debris and other obstructions. The role also involves snow and ice removal using a snowplow and road deicer, operating tractor mowers and other equipment for grass and weed cutting within County rights-of-way, and performing tree and brush removal using chain saws, chippers, and various hand tools. Additionally, the position requires manually loading and unloading vehicles with materials and equipment, maintaining and storing equipment, and performing other duties as required. This position is considered safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of a drug test as part of the pre-employment background check.

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.
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.
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.
Bring your ID to apply in person.
As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

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 of 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.