Equipment Operator / Laborer

Position Overview

The Illinois Tollway is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to our customers. Whether it's I-PASS, the Move Illinois Program, open road tolling or keeping you safe with our H.E.L.P. trucks, we are committed to delivering great benefits and services to customers.

The Tollway is a user-fee system – no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations. Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues.

Under the leadership of the Board of Directors and Executive Staff, the Tollway is committed to achieving the following goals: increase collaboration with regional transportation and planning agencies, promote the regional economy, maintain financial integrity, foster environmental responsibility and sustainability, maintain the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system, further transparency and accountability, enhance customer service, and maintain public trust.

This position operates automotive and construction equipment in the performance of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance duties. Performs routine, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Tollway assets including roads, buildings, and land. Plows snow, cuts grass, performs traffic control / channelization, performs emergency incident / crash response activities, and other essential duties for the 24/7/365-day operation of the Tollway. Is subject to call-out for emergency maintenance service at all times. Work activities involve working alone and/or with other Tollway employees.

Essential Job Functions

Position Reporting Structure Includes:

The position reports to and receives assignments from the Maintenance Section Manager / Supervisor. At the discretion of the Manager / Supervisor, and in accordance with union contract, may be assigned to a scheduled shift as needed. On occasion, and as assigned, can serve as crew leader to supervise other Tollway employees on various job assignments. When the conditions arise, will guide and train maintenance employees having less experience by providing knowledge of the work, demonstrating equipment operation, or explaining roadway maintenance procedures.

Position Physical and Mental Demands Include:

• Must be able to demonstrate a full range of motion in the performance of moderate to heavy labor
• The ability to operate automotive and construction equipment including loading and unloading with intermittent rest
• Driving equipment with intermittent rest
• Ability to drive a loaded single or tandem axle snow plow truck, plowing snow and spreading material for extended time periods with only limited rest periods
• Lifting and carrying 50 to 100 pounds with intermittent rest five times a day
• Climbing ladders and stairs with intermittent rest
• Sitting, reaching above shoulder level with intermittent rest
• Standing with intermittent rest
• Bending or stooping with intermittent rest
• Working in and with wet surfaces which includes getting hands and feet wet
• Working with dust, fumes and gases which may cause respiratory, skin or allergic irritants
• Good finger dexterity with the ability to use hands for fine manipulations
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Qualifications

Education (Required)

• Must possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Skills and Experience (Required)

• A Class "A" CDL permit with an endorsement of air brakes, tanker and combination is required at the time of interview. Candidates will be required, as a condition of employment, to obtain a CDL Class A Driver's License with an "N" endorsement within the first 30 days of employment and maintain said license throughout the term of their employment
• Must be available during snow and ice season. Vacations are restricted during this time
• Must be available for shift work, which may include: overtime hours, weekends, nights, holidays, and mandatory call outs during the winter season and during emergency situations
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to navigate stairs and climb ladders
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions
• Possess skills operating various maintenance related equipment
• Experience working in a physically demanding environment
• Certification in equipment and/or safety training
• Ability to foster good working relationship with peers
• Experience working in a safety sensitive environment

The Illinois Tollway is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, unfavorable discharge from military services, age, order of protection status, military status, sex or sexual orientation.