DeKalb, IL – Public Works Maintenance

City of DeKalb; DeKalb (IL); In loco; USD 38.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

HSA & FSA

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IM

Deferred compensation

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of DeKalb is seeking a Public Works Maintenance employee for the Street Division, performing manual work including street surface, culvert and storm sewer repair, landscape maintenance, snowplowing, tree trimming, and leaf pickup.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to obtain a CDL within an agreed timeframe. This is an emergency response role requiring call-out availability and residency within the mapped area.

Competenze

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within an agreed timeframe.
• Emergency response position; must be available for call outs and reside within the residency map boundaries.

Mansioni

• Perform manual maintenance work in the Street Division: repair street surfaces, culverts and storm sewers.
• Involve landscape maintenance, snowplowing, tree trimming, and leaf pickup.
• Work in an emergency response posture and respond to call outs as needed.
• Maintain equipment and report hazards or needed repairs.
• Collaborate with other City teams to ensure safe and timely work.

Conoscenze

CDL eligibility

Emergency readiness

Manual labor

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of DeKalb is looking to hire a Public Works Maintenance employee to our team! The Public Works Maintenance position works in the Street Division and performs manual work including repair of street surfaces, culverts, storm sewers, etc. This role will also be involved in landscape maintenance, snowplowing, tree trimming, and leaf pickup.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain a CDL within an agreed upon timeframe. This role is classified as an emergency response position and must be available for call outs and live within the residency map boundaries. Prior experience in street, water/sewer, or construction maintenance experience preferred. Prior snowplowing experience or a current CDL a plus, but willing to train the right person!

The starting payrate is $27.424 per hour. The current AFSCME 2026 Wage Schedule for the position is between $27.424 – $39.287 per hour.

The City of DeKalb provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, life insurance coverage, HSA & flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

The Application Deadline is November 15, 2026.

The City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer