Union Operating Engineer

IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., one of Chicagoland's longest established construction firms, is an ENR Top 400 Contractor and a Crain's Chicago Largest Contractor, employing a team of dedicated construction professionals with a broad depth of industry knowledge and expertise.

IHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Minorities, Women, People with Disabilities and Veterans to apply.

Union Operating Engineer seeking employment at IHC, please submit your application. IHC is signatory to a collective bargaining agreement that requires all Operating Engineers to be dispatched from union hiring halls. If a position for which you are qualified becomes available on one of our current or future projects, we will contact you.

Qualified Candidates are those:

able to climb, step, walk rough terrain and negotiate equipment entry/exit (may include climbing, reaching, pulling, bending)

appropriately qualified (including possession of necessary certifications & licenses) to operate equipment for which they’ve been hired, as well as any associated equipment/instrumentation (such as laser leveling systems)

capable of reading plans and grades

experienced in working on complex public work projects

Responsibilities include:

working with heavy construction equipment to move material, earth, heavy objects (forms, steel, rebar, etc.)

excavating & grading jobsites for buildings, roads, tanks, underground structures/facilities, etc.

adhering to safe load limits

Physical demands and tasks include:

constant motion of traversing various terrains

full motion of neck for unrestricted vision

sitting in prone position for long periods of time while using both hands and feet simultaneously for equipment operation

equipment inspections (may include greasing & fluid checks, changing of equipment accessories, completion of safety logs)

50 lb. lifting capability of miscellaneous items such as fuel cans, hydraulic oil containers, etc.

Work is to be performed outside in all weather conditions. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to work all shifts and overtime. Satisfactory attendance is required.

Benefits:
Per union employee local Health Welfare and Pension Funds.

IHC has a comprehensive program to fulfill its State & Federal requirements to provide a drug‑free work environment. All candidates must be willing to submit to drug testing.

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