Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Long Grove, Illinois

Description The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. Job Summary The Leadman Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment safely and appropriately. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, trenchers, backhoes, loaders, and other pieces of equipment. This position is also responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and securing all equipment in accordance with BrightView policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life. Perform daily safety and maintenance checks. Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required. Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored Advise foreman of any maintenance or repair requirements Participate in routine maintenance Practice workplace safety Maintain inventory

Education and Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment operation and maintenance

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles) Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers). Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods. Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes) You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection) Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver's license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed. Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment:

Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity) Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present. Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes. BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range:

Union Scale BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process . It's Not Just a Team. It's One BrightView.