Equipment Operator

Description:

Pizzo is seeking an experienced, diligent, and safety conscious Construction Machine Operator who
can perform the following functions including but not limited to operating large and small
equipment, site preparation, participate in snow removal, load and unload shipments of equipment
and materials, general development and care of the Pizzo grounds. This is an incredible opportunity
to be part of a team working together to make The Pizzo Group exceptional.

Position Summary:
Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties, primarily involving physical labor and
equipment operation, relating to the general development and care of the Pizzo grounds, and support
our implementation teams in the field, supporting our customer needs.

Essential Functions:
• Operate large and small equipment.
• Grade land, spread stone, roll roads, and shredding organic material.
• Remove or transplant trees and shrubs; install sod; provide rough land clearing, and maintain
mulch and compost piles.
• Regularly inspect and maintain machines to ensure they are functioning efficiently and safely.
• Load and unload shipments of equipment and materials.
• Move equipment, materials and pallets.
• Participate in snow removal operations.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Pizzo’s employee core values to be inclusive, take ownership,
work together, keep learning and make The Pizzo Group exceptional.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability and experience in operating large equipment, such as trucks and tractors, preferred. A
minimum of 2 years experience operating machinery is required.
• Adept at using tools and small equipment required.
• Requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, which is subject to insurability and an annual
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Illinois Pesticide Operators license
• a fork lift license required (classes provided).
• Certification in First Aid and CPR preferred (classes provided).
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications beneficial.

Success Factors:
Ability and willingness to adapt to a wide variety of duties and responsibilities. Ability to
perform labor requiring strength and endurance in all kinds of weather.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these
essential functions.

Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions. Exposure to loud or prolonged noise
and/or vibration. Exposure to chemicals and pesticides.

Equipment:
General office equipment, two-way radio, construction equipment, material handling equipment,
landscape equipment, truck, snowplow, skid steer with numerous attachments.

Location:
750 N 17th St

St. Charles, IL, 60174

Schedule:
May require some early arrival, evening and weekend work. Must be willing to respond to snow
removal or other critical project work.

Pay Scale:
The expected hiring range for this nonexempt position is hourly at ($26-$32ph 
based on a 40hr work week) based on experience that will be evaluated during the candidate
selection process. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of
our current team members as a part of the final offer. This position is also eligible for a
competitive benefits package, and overtime pay.

Safety:
Safety is always Pizzo's number one goal. As an employee, you have a legal right to a safe and
healthy workplace. At Pizzo, you may be asked to read the workplace safety and health posters and
comply with all applicable OSHA and Illinois safety standards. Our employees follow all lawful
employer safety and health rules and regulations, and wear/ use the required protective equipment
while working. Employees are to report hazardous conditions to the employer, report any job-related
injury or illness and report any near misses to the employer. You may be asked to join our health
and safety committee, provide guidance on site from an H/S perspective or render first aid. Each
one of us shares the responsibility of making sure everyone goes home to their family’s safe daily.

Please Note:
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or
skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with
or without notice. This position is non-exempt based on FLSA laws. The Pizzo Group uses E-Verify and
third-party background check services during the hiring process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.