DOC Hill CC Industries Maintenance Equipment Operator

Position Title:  Maintenance Equipment Operator

Agency :  Department of Corrections - Hill Correctional Center
Closing Date/Time: 11:59 pm,  06/20/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,504 a month; Full Range $6,505 - $8,129 a month.  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Knox  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC019   

 

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, title 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.

 

Posting Identification Number  37964 

 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections at Hill Correctional Center is looking for a Maintenance Equipment Operator who will operate combination vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, and tractor-trailer units to deliver Hill Correctional Industries products and/or supplies and equipment and instruct and monitor individual in custody workers in the loading and unloading of Industries products, supplies and equipment. Additionally, the person selected for this position will maintain an accurate count of delivered goods to all areas of the state. If interested in this opportunity, please apply to the instructions listed on the job posting. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
2. 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

1. Prefers Forklift Certification.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing electronic navigation devices.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience using electronic and/or paper driving logs.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience maintaining vehicle maintenance logs.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience guiding and instructing workers loading and unloading trailers.
6. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience maintaining a tool log report and/or similar type of inventory log.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
2. Requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Airbrakes Endorsement.
3. This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
4. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
5. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
6. Requires ability to pass a drug screen.  The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
7. Applicant