Seasonal Hoisting Engineer - Heavy Equipment Operator

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About the role

The City of Chicago seeks a Hoisting Engineer to operate heavy construction and off-road equipment for digging, lifting and loading earth pipes across city sites. Work involves multiple duties with varying class rates (I, II, III) depending on equipment and assignment. Minimum qualifications include a US Department of Labor registered apprenticeship and journeyman status, or 3 years journey-level experience, plus CDL and Crane Operator licenses as issued by Illinois and the City of Chicago.

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