Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 53816 
Closing Date: 04/09/2026
​Agency:  Department of Natural Resources
Class Title:  POWER SHOVEL OPERATOR (MAINT) - 33360 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,953 a month; Full Salary Range $6,953 - $8,693 a month- $49.96
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC019 Downstate (All counties other than Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, & Will counties) Teamsters
Merit Comp Code: N/A

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Power Shovel Operator for the Office of Realty and Capital Planning. Individuals in this position will possess a Class A Commerical Driver's License with air brakes and have the ability to operate gas or diesel heavy construction equipment with air brakes that have GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds to haul equipment. This position will require travel to various sites in the performance of duties. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, operates and maintains the heavy equipment assigned to the Office.
• Conducts routine maintenance on the heavy equipment.
• Completes routine reports on equipment usage and hours and completes time reporting documents.
• Loads equipment and operates semi with low boy trailer to haul equipment to and from project sites.
• Operates hydraulic pumps, rammer/tamper and ARC welders.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of eight years of elementary school.
• Requires one year of experience in the operation of large capacity internal combustion power shovels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction techniques and practices and the basic principles of internal combustion engines.
• Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of large capacity power shovels or dredges on a production basis.
• Two (2) years of experience in the ability to perform excavation and dredging operations to precise engineering specifications.
• Two (2) years of experience in the ability to read blue prints and understand oral instructions.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 
• Requires valid Class A Commercial Driver's license with Airbrakes designation. 
• Requires one year driving experience immediately preceding appointment free of incident which could result in license suspension or revocation.
• Requires ability to travel four days every week.
• Requires ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

Agency and Division Statement

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites - and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options, state holidays, other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions. 

Office of Realty and Capital Planning

The Office of Realty & Capital Planning (ORCP) provides Agency-wide support services related to capital improvement projects of a variety of scales, along with support services related to land acquisitions, concession and farm leases, and natural and cultural protection.

Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 5:30pm
Headquarter Location: 505 10th St, Pawnee, Illinois, 62558
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
Email: vicky.fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5387
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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