Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Facilities Manager, operates a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles, such as trucks, earth moving machinery, snowplows, and agricultural tractors to accomplish maintenance and repair projects throughout the District. Plans maintenance projects utilizing heavy and light equipment and motorized vehicles. Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles to maintain operating efficiency before, during and after operation.  Prepares, maintains and submits reports as required.  Performs other duties as assigned. This is a full time union position. 

Typical Duties

Plans and prepares work schedules pair projects at all District properties utilizing heavy and light equipment and vehicles; works in conjunction with skilled trades to complete assignments.
 

Operates trucks, tractors, snowplows, bulldozers, graders, back hoes, excavators, jack hammers, fire equipment, mowers and other similar equipment and attachments for the completion of assigned maintenance projects.

Performs routine inspections and services equipment to maintain efficiency before, during and after operation.

Maintains work log records manually or via computer maintenance management system (CMMS).

Responsible for scheduling maintenance and repair of field equipment as necessary.

Demolishes old and abandoned houses and buildings utilizing bulldozers, grader