Job Info • Job Location : Chestnut, IL • Handling : Forklift • Transmission Type : Automatic Job Requirements • CDL Class: CDL A • Experience: 0+ (includes CDL students) Additional Information ABOUT MORTENSON As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let's Redefine Possible Project Name: Top Hat Wind Project Project Location: Chestnut, IL 62518 PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF POSITION Operates equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures. The base compensation range for this role is $21 - $38 per hour. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skill and experience with consideration given to internal equity. SUMMARY OF EXPECTED OUTCOMES High quality, professional work product performed with initiative, productivity, a positive attitude and behavior Performance should meet or exceed the established standards, goals, and accountabilities of the position RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operates the following equipment based on the requirements of the project: Blade Dozer Loader Scraper Forklift/Telehandler Crane Bobcat/Skid-steer Boom Lifts/Aerial Lifts Roller Follows prescribed safety regulations Ensure that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning Observes equipment operation to detect machine malfunction Follows work plans and pre-task cards Other duties and responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS Strong teamwork orientation Positive attitude and professional customer service skills Detail orientation Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment Open to change based on diverse input and feedback Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels Adaptive, effective communication and active listening skills Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational levels Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts Knowledge of equipment and their uses Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication) Strong teamwork orientation Positive attitude and professional customer service skills Ability to work independently Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice. member or equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Equipment certifications as required A minimum of one year of related experience Must possess valid driver's license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer Join us at Mortenson and be part of a team that's building a better future. Apply today!
See More Details >>Entering the wind energy trade in Decatur, IL, often begins with specialized training programs that blend hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, enabling individuals to learn while earning. These training programs typically span several months to two years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with a median annual wage of $61,770 for wind turbine technicians. In Decatur, IL, apprentices can earn an average of $1,002 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $1118 per week. Vocational schools, wind energy companies, and industry associations offer training programs that prepare aspiring wind energy technicians for a rewarding career in a rapidly growing field.
