Crew Worker – Streets – Full-time

Village of Hinsdale; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IMRF retirement plan

Job summary

The Village of Hinsdale seeks a Crew Worker to perform maintenance and repair tasks across Public Services divisions, including roadway, water/sewer, forestry and parks. You may rotate through multiple areas to support street, park and utility operations.

Responsibilities include road repairs, snow removal, landscaping, and operation of equipment such as loaders, backhoes and mowers. A high school diploma and valid IL CDL are required, with overtime availability for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Two to three years maintenance work experience preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of public works equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs streets and roadways including asphalt and concrete work.
• Performs snow and ice removal from streets and sidewalks.
• Maintains parks, plantings and landscape treatments and ensures safety.
• Inspects water/sewer pumps, meters and valves for repairs and operation.
• Responds to inquiries, emergencies and service requests.

Skills

Public service mindset

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

End loader

Rototiller

Chainsaw

Backhoe

Mower

Forklift

Dump truck

Weed whip

Skid Loader

Street/Sid eway Sweeper

Salt Spreader

Brush Chipper

Asphalt roller

Hedge Trimmer

Pavement Saw

Jackhammer

Blower

Jetter/Sewer equipment

Vactor

Table saw

Drill press

Air compressor

Hydrant operation

Job description

POSITION: Crew Worker

DATE: October 11, 2026

DEPARTMENT: Public Services

REPORTS TO: Public Services Roadway Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WAGE RANGE: $62,443 – 91,291 will consider hiring above the starting rate if applicant has previous applicable public works experience

Position Purpose

Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks appropriate to the particular assigned function. May rotate to any Public Services division including, but not limited to, roadway, water/sewer, forestry, horticulture/parks and building maintenance.

Job Duties

Essential Functions

• Maintains and repairs streets and roadways. Performs asphalt and concrete repair, pothole repair, crack filling. Cuts pavement, digs area, shovels, smoothes, rolls asphalt.
• Applies traffic control stripes and crosswalks. Grades shoulder gravel. Clears roadway during and after hazardous weather. Maintains street signs.
• Performs snow and ice removal from streets and sidewalks.
• Performs parkway restoration: maintains and repairs streetscape and landscape treatments requiring debris removal, mowing, weed whipping, planting, pruning, seeding, fertilizing, brick and cement work, irrigation installations and repairs.
• Performs tree planting, pruning, and removal on Village property and parkways. Plants new trees and mulches. Prunes and trims trees to ensure safety of residents while complying with proper Forester instructions for proper tree growth. Removes trees by cutting down in whole or in piece depending on size and location of tree.
• Maintains right-of-way turf and ornamental landscaping. Mows, weeds, prunes, mulches, waters as required. Restores parkways after maintenance repair activities.
• Performs brush/trash collection. Operates truck for brush/trash collection and manually picks up brush and loads in chipper.
• Restores roadways and parkways after maintenance repair activities.
• Performs set-up, break-down, and clean-up for Village events, festivals and functions including setting up stages, making trash boxes, putting out barricades, putting up banners, and breaking down/cleaning up same at completion of festival.
• Installs and removes holiday decorations on ground, in trees, on light poles, etc.
• Assembles and maintains streetscape furniture including park benches and trash receptacles.
• Works as flagger for crew working in traffic.
• Inspects, maintains and monitors water/sewer pumps, filters. Maintains repairs and replaces valves, hydrants and meters.
• Installs, maintains and repairs water meters. Assists in meter reading. Performs meter turn on/offs.
• Repairs water main breaks. Performs excavating, trenching and shoring.
• Operates all tools and equipment needed to perform job duties while adhering to all safety rules and practices. Reports all accidents and injuries according to Village Safety policy and procedure.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints, responds to emergencies and resolves service requests.

Marginal Functions

• Performs Community Pool maintenance.
• May train less senior Crew Workers and seasonal Crew Workers on Public Services operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors

The work environment generally includes the outdoors, operating a vehicle and working in a garage setting. The noise level is occasionally loud. The incumbent is subject to inclement weather conditions, working in high traffic areas, working near moving mechanical parts, high levels of noise for an extended period of time and exposure to chemicals, fumes or disagreeable odors.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally required to sit; use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, lift, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally works at heights/depths of 75 feet above or below ground.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and skill in use of tools commonly used:

• End loader
• Rototiller
• Chainsaw
• Backhoe
• Mower
• Forklift
• Dump truck (with and without plow)
• Weed whip
• Skid Loader
• Street/Sidewalk Sweeper
• Salt Spreader
• Brush Chipper
• Asphalt roller
• Hedge Trimmer
• Pavement Saw
• Jackhammer
• Blower
• Jetter/Sewer equipment
• Vactor Operations
• Table saw
• Redial Arm Saw
• Drill Press
• Air Compressor
• Fire Extinguisher
• Hydrant Operation
• All basic hand held and hand tools including shovels, axes, rakes, brooms, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.

Knowledge in roadway, water/sewer, forestry, horticulture and building maintenance procedures.
Occasional contact with other Village staff, outside contractors and residents; must be able to communicate verbally and demonstrate good customer relations.

• Ability to read water/sewer map atlas.
• Ability to train others in proper Public Services operations.
• Ability to learn, understand and adhere to all applicable safety precautions and procedures.

Position Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Two to three years maintenance work experience preferred
• Valid IL Class B CDL required OR within six months of hire; must be maintained during course of employment with the Village
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Illinois motor vehicle driver’s license during the course of employment with the Village
• Must be available for emergency call-in duty on an overtime basis; this position is subject to 24-hour availability, 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays

Safety

• Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety and security policies/procedures
• Immediately reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor
• Reports all accidents to supervisor immediately
• Recommends improvements to safety and security practices
• Obeys and adheres to all safety rules and work practices

Benefits

The position offers competitive health, dental and vision insurance benefits. The Village offers two deferred compensation plans as well as a post-employment health plan (PEHP). This position participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Process

The selection process includes an application process, interview process, drug screening and background check. The position is open until filled. The position is expected to be filled as soon as the interview process and background checks are completed.

19 E. Chicago Hinsdale, IL 60521

The Village is an EOE employer.