HOISTING ENGINEER - MECHANIC

HOISTING ENGINEER - MECHANIC

Under supervision, a Hoisting Engineer - Mechanic duties are as follow:Repairs and maintains heavy off-road equipment at field sites or in a service shop.Performs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs on heavy off-road equipment such as compactors, pavers, cranes, graders and excavators to ensure their safe and proper operation.Operates equipment and machinery to diagnose malfunctions and to test completed repairs.Removes and replaces worn parts and fittings to maintain equipment and ensure proper operation.Performs preventive maintenance work on equipment including changing oil and tires, checking fluid levels, steam cleaning and lubricating parts and fittings.Performs welding and cutting in the repair of heavy off-road equipment.Operates service units at field sites in order to maintain and repair equipment.Initiates orders for parts and lubricants.Maintains records and submits reports regarding repair and maintenance work.Performs related duties as required.APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AND ACCEPTED ONLY ONLINE AT www.cityofchicago.org/careerworks FOR THIS TITLE.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered operating engineer apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, supplemented by three years of progressively responsible journeyman level hoisting engineer experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A valid Commercial Driver’s Licence (CDL) as issued by the State of Illinois is required.

NOTE: COPIES OF CERTIFICATES, A VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL) AS ISSUED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.