DOC Hill CC Industries Maintenance Equipment Operator

Position Title: Maintenance Equipment Operator

Job Requisition ID: 55498 
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Closing Date: 05/07/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: MAINT EQUIP OPERATOR - 25020 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $7,277 a month; Full Range $7,277-$9,096 a mont67yyyh
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Knox
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC019 Downstate (All counties other than Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, & Will counties) Teamsters
Merit Comp Code: 

 

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.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

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Position Overview

The Maintenance Equipment Operator operated heavy duty trucks and tractor-trailer units in the pickup and delivery of products, supplies and equipment for Correctional Industries. This position coordinates servicing and repairs of all trucks, instructs and monitors individuals in custody in the loading and unloading of products, supplies and equipment, and maintains running inventory of equipment used in the pickup and delivery of goods. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.  

Essential Functions

• Operates heavy duty trucks and tractor-trailer units in the pickup and delivery of Correctional Industries products, supplies and equipment for Correctional Industries.
• Coordinates all servicing and repairs of all trucks.
• Instructs and monitors individuals in custody in the loading and unloading of Industries products, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains running inventory of equipment used in the pickup and delivery of goods.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires one (1) year of experience in performing a variety of semiskilled mechanical and manual tasks in the maintenance and operation of automotive or related maintenance equipment.

Preferred Qualifications