Operator Two Jobs in Romeoville, IL (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for an Equipment Operator II position within Public Works. This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements of the United States Department of Transportation - Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Benefits: There are four medical plans to choose from, all through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL): Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Choice PPO, PPO 1 and Blue Edge Health Savings Account (HSA). Dental/Vision Optional Life Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Paid Holidays Pension Plan: The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) is public pension fund that administers retirement, disability, and death benefits for employees of local government in Illinois. IMRF serves more than 3,000 employers and manages about $52 billion in assets.

With a funded status of 96.6%, IMRF is one of the best-funded public pension systems in the country. This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit: Employees Benefit Information For detailed information on paid time off, visit: Local 150, International Union of Operating Engineers - Public Works 7 2025.pdf DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities Include: Operates a variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment (e.g. loader, skid steer loader, large grader, vactor, snow plow, wing plow, semi-tractor/trailer, tanker truck, and backhoe) for performing maintenance and construction of roads and sewer lines Cleans roads of debris and rods out lines where debris has collected Repairs shoulders and right-of-ways Operates equipment for snow removal on roads including a 6-wheeler or dump truck Installs drainage structures for proper water and sewage removal Hauls sand, asphalt, large rocks, lumber, refuse, sludge and other materials Cleans and repairs catch basins with cement Assist in general maintenance tasks within wastewater treatment facilities Performs basic maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment Repairs barricades Maintains records and reports Acts as a flagger when needed Monitors gauges and pumps on equipment Connects hoses and valves for equipment operation Operates tractor tanker truck Picks up and delivers supplies and equipment as directed Acts as a lead worker and assists co-workers with their work assignments REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience: Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment or commercial vehicles A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brakes & tanker endorsement. The Preferred Candidate will have: Experience driving a manual transmission semi-tractor trailer or tanker A post offer drug screen is required

A post offer physical is required. A pre-employment background check is required. Physical Requirements and Work Environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, in extreme outside weather conditions, with hazardous materials, with fumes or airborne particles, with the risk of electric shock, and in cramped or confined spaces.