brilar is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Oak Park

Brilar is an industry-leading commercial landscape maintenance and snow management firm servicing clients across the country. Our mission is to be a premier and sought-after employer, recognized for delivering high-quality service, maintaining profitability in all we do, and fostering a culture rooted in safety, continuous improvement, and mutually beneficial relationships.

Team members must embrace, appreciate, and align well with our core values: Accountability, Win/Win (1+1=3), Safety, Respect, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Unity.

Your Impact

As an Equipment Operator, you play a critical role in our growth and success by delivering exceptional client experiences through:

• Safely mowing highways, roadsides, and large-area sites
• Acting as a Truck Spotter, keeping trucks and equipment clean and in good working order
• Operating heavy equipment to clear roadways, parking lots, docks, and loading areas during winter storms, snow/rain mixes, and extreme weather conditions
• Utilizing tractors with Batwings, slope mowers, and string trimmers (experience strongly preferred)

Requirements

• Align with all Brilar’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values: Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Win/Win (1+1=3), Unity, Integrity, Safety, and Respect
• Pass pre-hire drug test and consent to random, reasonable suspicion, and post incident drug testing
• Have valid driver’s license
• Pass driver’s background check
• Tractors with Batwings, Slope Mowers, and String Trimmer Experience is a strong plus
• Operate or be willing to learn how to operate commercial mowing equipment (i.e. Zero – Turn Mower, Walk – Behind, String Trimmer, Backpack Blower)
• Snow removal experience is a plus (i.e. heavy equipment operator, sidewalk crew experience)
• Work in different weather elements including and not limited to extreme heat, cold, snow, wind, and rain
• Required to be on call 24/7 during the winter season including weekends and holidays
• During the winter season must be time flexible, without schedule restrictions
• During the winter season are expected to complete their assigned shift and/or route, expect and be well prepared to work long hours when called
• Able to lift 50+ lbs., bend, walk repeatedly for a continuous period
• Able to follow instructions and complete assignments
• Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly
• Read maps, and able to communicate and work well with others