HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-COOK COUNTY

Job Requisition ID: 53736 IPR# 25-00795
Closing Date: 03/27/2026
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,190; Full Range $7,190 - $8,991 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook; DuPage; Lake; Will
Number of Vacancies: 44
Bargaining Unit Code: HR001 Local #700 (Cook County), Teamsters

 

Position Locations: 

 

Arlington Team- 210 E Noyes St, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 IPR# 25-00795

Hillside Team- 4060 May Street, Hillside, Illinois 60162 IPR# 25-00758

Alsip Team- 11801 S Ridgeland Ave, Worth, Illinois 60482 IPR# 25-00760

Gurnee Team- 3516 Washington St, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 IPR# 25-00794

Eisenhower Team- 5201 W Flournoy St, Chicago, Illinois 60644 IPR# 25-00796

Northside Team- 4051 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60634 IPR# 25-00798

Rodenburg Team- 1480 Rodenburg Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60193 IPR# 25-00799

Harvey Team- 16738 Lathrop Ave, Harvey, Illinois 60426 IPR# 25-00808

Bishop Ford Team- 16915 Van Dam Rd, South Holland, Illinois 60473 IPR# 25-00824

Dan Ryan Team- 6543 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60621 IPR# 25-00826

Northbrook Team- 1916 Techny Rd, Northbrook, Illinois 60062 IPR# 25-00827

Edens Team- 2 Happ Rd, Northfield, Illinois 60093 IPR# 25-00828

I-57 Team- 16010 Crawford Ave, Markham, Illinois 60428 IPR# 25-00839

New Lennox Team- 1400 W Maple St, New Lenox, Illinois 60451 IPR# 25-00842

Stevenson Team- 8630 Joliet Rd, Mc Cook, Illinois 60525 IPR# 25-00843

Kennedy Team- 5027 N Central Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60630 IPR# 25-00845

Oakbrook Team- 17W125 Butterfield Rd, Villa Park, Illinois 60181 IPR# 25-00847

Fleet Operations DuPage County Team 1480 Rodenburg Rd, Roselle, Illinois 60172 IPR# 25-00870

Fleet Operations Cook County Team- 1480 Rodenburg Rd, Roselle, Illinois - 60172 IPR# 25-00871

 

 

 

 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Overview 

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire a Heavy Construction Equipment Operator. Under direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor II, this position performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features of the highway system.

Essential Functions

• Operates CDL Class A licensed vehicles including maintenance trucks, pavement marking equipment, tractors, mowing machines, snowplows, salt spreaders, and heavy road graders.
• Operates sweepers, backhoes, loaders, vactors, gradalls, stripers and other heavy motorized equipment.
• Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roadside and rights-of-w