Operative Crane Engineer

Facilities & Services

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates heavy-duty power equipment such as cranes backhoes, air compressors, forklifts, tele-handlers, front-end loaders, bulldozers, track hoes, and power graders and other power equipment used in construction and maintenance work.
• Loads and unloads coal, sand, gravel, steel, and other heavy materials with power equipment; performs below-grade excavation.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on power equipment such as, backhoes, forklifts, tele-handlers, front-end loaders, bulldozers, track hoes, and power graders.
• Provides general overview and guidance, such as that relating to site safety, to other employees including other Operating Engineers.
• Performs ice and snow removal using heavy-duty power equipment as required.
• Performs duties consistent with the next lower level of the series.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Physical Demands

Minimum Qualifications

1. Successful completion of a recognized Operating Engineer apprenticeship program or four (4) years of journey-level operating engineer experience that includes two (2) years of below-grade excavation experience.
2. Two (2) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and minor repair of cranes or certification by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), Crane Institute of America or similar accrediting body in the area(s) of Mobile Crane Operator, Overhead Crane Operator, or similar certification.
3. Possession of a current Forklift certification and a Rough Terrain certification.
4. Possession of a valid driver's license appropriate to the equipment to be driven.

Appointment Information

The Operative Crane Engineer is a 100% full-time Civil Service position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The hourly rate for this classification is $49.30.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 22, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance Oliver- OliverL@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1032133
Job Category: Crafts & Trades
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu