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Form of workCHICAGO PARK DISTRICT - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Title: Hoisting Engineer Level: 4548 (H) 4373 (M)
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under supervision, operates a variety of heavy equipment such as back-hoes, sweepers, dobers,
paving mixers, roller machines, forklift trucks or ditch diggers with proper attachments, or other
heavy machines used in excavation, building, rough grading and paving work. Is responsible for
performing routine preventive maintenance of equipment. Performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Operates heavy equipment such as back-hoes, sweepers, dobers, paving mixers, roller machines,
ditch diggers with attachments for digging trenches, back filling, loading and lifting. Performs
examinations of heavy machinery to ensure the proper level of gas, water and oil for operation.
Lubricates equipment as necessary. Changes oil on equipment and performs routine repairs on
heavy equipment. Ensures that machinery and equipment is kept in a clean and proper condition.
Maintains and submits reports of work performed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:
Completion of an approved Hoisting Engineer apprentice training program with journeyman status.
Possession of a CDL, Class B driver's license issued by the State of Illinois.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of the methods of road construction, maintenance and repair. Basic
knowledge of the mechanical performance of heavy equipment. Skill in the use of a variety of
heavy equipment. Skill in locating and identifying minor defects and malfunctions in heavy
equipment. Ability to use simple hand tools such as shovels, brooms, screwdrivers, wrenches,
hammers, grease guns. Ability to prepare written reports.
Union: Local 150 EEO: Service-Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt
Title: Hoisting Engineer Level: 4548 (H) 4373 (M)
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under supervision, operates a variety of heavy equipment such as back-hoes, sweepers, dobers,
paving mixers, roller machines, forklift trucks or ditch diggers with proper attachments, or other
heavy machines used in excavation, building, rough grading and paving work. Is responsible for
performing routine preventive maintenance of equipment. Performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Operates heavy equipment such as back-hoes, sweepers, dobers, paving mixers, roller machines,
ditch diggers with attachments for digging trenches, back filling, loading and lifting. Performs
examinations of heavy machinery to ensure the proper level of gas, water and oil for operation.
Lubricates equipment as necessary. Changes oil on equipment and performs routine repairs on
heavy equipment. Ensures that machinery and equipment is kept in a clean and proper condition.
Maintains and submits reports of work performed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:
Completion of an approved Hoisting Engineer apprentice training program with journeyman status.
Possession of a CDL, Class B driver's license issued by the State of Illinois.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of the methods of road construction, maintenance and repair. Basic
knowledge of the mechanical performance of heavy equipment. Skill in the use of a variety of
heavy equipment. Skill in locating and identifying minor defects and malfunctions in heavy
equipment. Ability to use simple hand tools such as shovels, brooms, screwdrivers, wrenches,
hammers, grease guns. Ability to prepare written reports.
Union: Local 150 EEO: Service-Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt
