Roads and Trails Option: Operates a variety of equipment, such as emulsion oilers, power curbers, sand and chip spreaders, vibraplates, power rammers, and walk-behind or ride-on rollers (2- to 15-ton); Operates other vehicles and equipment, such as drum rollers, skid steers, tractors, skip loaders, front-end loaders, sweepers, forklift trucks, bobtails and large dump trucks and water and service trucks; Repairs and installs concrete, plastic, and metal culverts; Constructs, and/or repairs a variety of structures, erosion control, and drainage systems, such as french drains, blanket drains, washouts, landslides, gabion walls, criblocks and bin walls; Installs or removes fishing docks, diving docks and other heavy structures using approved rigging and winching techniques; Constructs and repairs fire, horse, and hiking trails using hand tools, chainsaws and other equipment; Checks grades and slopes using land level, builders level and laser level; Constructs and repairs paved and rocked parking lots and staging areas; Reads and interprets survey stakes and blueprints; Transports vehicles, equipment, and materials to and from job sites, such as culverts, sand, gravel, asphalt, sand and rip-rap; Organizes and leads crews in the construction and repair of asphalt roads; Removes or reduces road hazards using a variety of methods, techniques, and tools, such as crack sealers, slurry seals, cold patches and hot mixes; Makes decisions in the field with respect to design and construction; Performs work in construction, alteration, and repairs of miscellaneous items; And performs duties of lower level classifications as required. Ability to: Perform a variety of maintenance and repair skills; Operate and maintain a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles; Inspect work sites to determine scope of work, materials and equipment needed; Anticipate difficulties which may be encountered; Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds; Direct and coordinate crews in scheduling, organizing, and completing projects, including outside contractors; Work outside and under adverse working conditions, including the ability to walk on steep and/or uneven terrain; Learn the use of chainsaws, skid steers, forklifts, rigging/winching, and hazardous tree and pest management; Make independent decisions, considering and evaluating relevant facts, alternatives and consequences; Act quickly and calmly during emergencies; Maintain records and prepare complete and accurate reports; Learn boat and water safety and operate a water craft; Learn water chlorination systems; Safely work in inclement weather conditions; Identify hazardous conditions; Learn basic wildlife, vegetation and geographic features found in Park District parks; Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.