Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Salary

$29.79 Hourly

Location

180 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

6003

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 12:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Description

The City of Naperville is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to fill the Equipment Operator positions in our Department of Public Works. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, landscape, forestry, parks, drainage systems, traffic control devices and related facilities and operates a variety of light and heavy equipment involving construction and maintenance activities on a regular basis.

This position is represented by IUOE 150. Wage rates and other benefits are subject to the language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Duties

• This position is responsible for operating a variety of light and heavy equipment for construction and maintenance activities and requires extensive physical labor.
• The position is outdoors year-round and requires availability after work hours and on weekends to perform snow removal and other emergency duties.
• The regular workday for this position is 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have:

• 2 or more years of general maintenance or construction experience, concrete rehab/install experience preferred
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Class A Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements or be willing to obtain one within three (3) months of hire and must have a good driving record.
• Applicants must submit a driving record abstract evidencing your drivers history for all endorsements you may have.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of:

• Operation of light and heavy construction equipment including backhoes, loaders, rollers, street sweepers, aerial trucks and chippers tools, techniques and procedures used in the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, storm sewers, traffic markings, and landscaping/forestry and concrete rehab/install is also preferred

Additional Information

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. It's also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

Click here to learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Naperville.

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.

CLICK HERE for the City of Naperville's EEOP Utilization Report

The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.

The City of Naperville offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) or Fire/Police Pension Programs
• May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Sick Time
• Paid Maternity and New Parent Leave
• Service and Recognition Awards

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Employer City of Naperville, IL

Address 400 S. Eagle Street

Naperville, Illinois, 60540

Phone 630-305-7066

Website http://www.naperville.il.us