Supervisor, Road Equipment ( Department Of Transportation And Highways) Countywide

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Provide day-to-day direction and supervise staff to ensure efficient workflow and productivity in road equipment maintenance operations.

Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of automotive and mechanical equipment used by the bureau/department maintenance facilities.

Evaluate and recommend new equipment purchases, inspect and approve new acquisitions, and coordinate staff training related to equipment and machinery.

Minimum Qualifications


* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher, and


* Four (4) years of work experience in the maintenance and repair of gasoline-and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, or directly related experience is required.


* Two (2) years of prior supervisory or lead experience is required.


* An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.


* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.

They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Knowledge of the mechanical principles related to the design and operation of automotive, construction, and specialized highway equipment.


* Knowledge of standard shop practices, methods, tools, and machines of the various skilled mechanical trades used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, heavy road equipment, and various facilities' mechanical equipment.


* Knowledge of the types and capabilities of equipment used in highway maintenance.


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