Wheaton, IL – Laborer (Fleet)

Salary: $51,000.14 Annually

Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. overtime and on-call as needed, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Department: Division of Transportation

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Laborer for DuPage County’s Division of Transportation. This position supports the Fleet Maintenance Department.

THIS POSITION IS ASSIGNED TO THE IUOE – LOCAL 150 DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION BARGAINING UNIT. 

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements of the United States Department of Transportation – Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

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. Employees in this role receive 1 hour per day of on-call pay for November 1st through March 31st (on-call pay will only apply once a CDL is obtained).

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and repair a variety of small engine equipment such as string trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, and generators
• Equipment check in and out, tracking and damage assessment
• Uses hand tools, cleans, sweeps, performs basic maintenance tasks (e.g. replaces light bulbs, cleans, oils, and greases equipment, etc.) and other custodial tasks as assigned
• Assists higher level fleet maintenance staff with minor vehicle and equipment repairs
• Tracking and updating inventory, receive deliveries, and retrieve parts, restock supplies
• Pick up and drop off vehicles, equipment, and parts
• Operates a pickup truck, forklift, bobcat, etc.
• Operates a tandem axle snowplow and will be on-call for snow and ice operations
• Other shop related tasks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• A valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a CDL within six (6) months of hire (assistance provided by the Division of Transportation)

The preferred candidate will possess:

• Previous experience in small engine repair and maintenance
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

A post offer physical is required.
A pre-employment background check is required.