Heavy Equipment Driver

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time

Job Summary

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking a skilled Truck Operations Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining a variety of light and heavy trucks, some of which may be equipped with power appliances.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate a wide range of motor-driven vehicles and transport supplies, tools, materials, equipment, and personnel to and from designated locations.
  • Operate power attachments and accessories on vehicles, including lift gates, power winches, snow plows, cutting decks, salt spreaders, and other equipment.
  • Perform minor repairs and adjustments, inspect assigned vehicles, attachments, and accessories, and load for safe operation in the field.
  • Connect trailers and other attachments, secure loads, and load and unload materials and equipment transported, as necessary to complete assignments.
  • Act as a safety person on site at locations requiring a safety officer and communicate with laborers and heavy equipment operators as necessary to safely assist in loading activities and traffic control situations.
  • Review and interpret rule books, equipment manuals, and road maps.
  • Take prompt corrective action as needed in response to emergency situations, such as malfunctioning equipment, vehicular accidents, or disrupted operational processes.
  • Communicate regularly with supervisors, laborers, and other personnel to properly conduct, coordinate, and carry out assignments.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Obtain materials and supplies from retail suppliers as directed.
  • Obtain and deliver mail, small parts, and correspondence to and from the plant and field locations.
  • Communicate with engineers, dispatchers, treatment plant operators, and other work groups via radio to coordinate related activities and relay messages/instructions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

May involve exposure to a variety of operating mechanical equipment and loud noise and/or noxious odors and traffic. May include working in all types of weather conditions throughout and outside the plant facility and collection system.

Requirements

  • Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License, with endorsements for vehicles with air brakes, combination vehicles, hazardous materials, and tanker vehicles.
  • One year of experience driving a truck as a prime duty.
  • Successful completion of training in the operation of a truck at a recognized school may be substituted for the required experience on an hour-for-hour basis to a maximum of 320 hours (8 weeks).


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