Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.

The District's mission is, "to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure, and recreation of its citizens.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing a wide range of duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of various elements within the district preserves, including turf, trees, roads, parking lots, streams, trails, and storm sewer systems. This position requires skilled operation of equipment, as well as manual labor, to ensure the preservation and enhancement of our natural resources and recreational areas while providing a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate various types of machinery and equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, mowers, and chainsaws, safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure proper operating efficiency.
• Assist with snow removal, prescribed burns, and river clearing as needed.
• Natural Resource management including but not limited to: Non-native/invasive woody plant removal, herbicide application, assistance with deer culling program, and waterway bank line restoration or repairs for stabilization.
• Assist all other departmental crews as necessary.
• This position is assigned to a specific crew; however, this position can potentially be transferred to various crews temporarily as needed. Every effort will be made to put personnel in areas of their preference, yet maintaining the balance of crew sizes and proper function of the department shall remain the prime objective.
• Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the district's safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as required.

Roads Crew:

• Perform all aspects of roadway maintenance on District land.
• Pave, patch, and repair gravel or asphalt roads, driveways, trails, and parking lots.
• Tree and shrub planting, mulching, irrigation, and maintenance.
• Preserve signage, fence repair, road and trail maintenance, and de-littering/ garbage removal.
• Clear riverbanks and remove river debris, trees, and beaver dams that may cause obstruction.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• High School Diploma/GED required, 1 - 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.
• Illinois Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker and airbrakes endorsement within 6 months of employment in good standing.
• Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator's License within six (6) months of employment in good standing.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) I-100, S-130, S-190, S-290 within two (2) years of employment.
• Must have and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification or obtain within 6 months (training provided).
• Respirator Evaluation & PFT & Questionnaire clearance required upon hire (Roads Crew only).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Familiarity with native and invasive plant life preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Hours: Monday - Friday 6:45 am - 2:45 pm, may include snowplowing on rotating weekends.

Starting Salary: $26.19 - 29.48 an hour.

Eligible for performance review and possible pay increases biannually.

Benefits: Medical (PPO and HMO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 12 paid Holidays, 12 paid Vacation Days, 5 paid Personal Days, 8 paid sick days, Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), 457 Retirement Plan. Uniforms will be provided, along with an annual safety boot allowance.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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