POWER SHOVEL OPERATOR (MAINTENANCE)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Power Shovel Operator for the Office of Realty and Capital Planning. Individuals in this position will possess a Class A Commerical Driver's License with air brakes and have the ability to operate gas or diesel heavy construction equipment with air brakes that have GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds to haul equipment. This position will require travel to various sites in the performance of duties. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, operates and maintains the heavy equipment assigned to the Office.
• Conducts routine maintenance on the heavy equipment.
• Completes routine reports on equipment usage and hours and completes time reporting documents.
• Loads equipment and operates semi with low boy trailer to haul equipment to and from project sites.
• Operates hydraulic pumps, rammer/tamper and ARC welders.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of eight years of elementary school.
• Requires one year of experience in the operation of large capacity internal combustion power shovels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction techniques and practices and the basic principles of internal combustion engines.
• Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of large capacity power shovels or dredges on a production basis.
• Two (2) years of experience in the ability to perform excavation and dredging operations to precise engineering specifications.
• Two (2) years of experience in the ability to read blue prints and understand oral instructions.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 
• Requires valid Class A Commercial Driver's license with Airbrakes designation. 
• Requires one year driving experience immediately preceding appointment free of incident which could result in license suspension or revocation.
• Requires ability to travel four days every week.
• Requires ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

Agency and Division Statement

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites - and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options, state holidays, other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions. 

Office of Realty and Capital Planning

The Office of Realty & Capital Planning (ORCP) provides Agency-wide support services related to capital improvement projects of a variety of scales, along with support services related to land acquisitions, concession and farm leases, and natural and cultural protection.