Seasonal Snow Plower

County of McLean; IL • Bloomington, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is manual work in the performance of tasks in the maintenance of the road program. Work involves the performance of manual tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring special knowledge and skills. Work is usually performed under supervision of a foreman or journeyman craftsman who assigns work both orally and in writing, and makes inspections to assure proper performance of work. Work involves the operation of trucks and other mechanized equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write English.
• Knowledge of the type and uses of common hand tools, materials and standard equipment used in maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of laboring and manual tasks.
• Ability to understand and carry out specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, township commissioners and personnel, and the general public.
• High school graduation, or possession of a GED Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Illinois Commercial Driver License, Class B with Air Brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Assists Engineers in surveying, staking and associated tasks.
• Erects and maintains traffic signs and operates sign truck.
• Plows snow, spreads salt and cinders, assists in maintenance of snowplow equipment and participates in rescue operations when necessary.
• Operates dump truck, snowplow, front-end loader, tractor and related equipment.
• Hauls stone, gravel, dirt, salt and timber.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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