DeKalb, IL – Water Service Maintenance

City of DeKalb; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

IMRF pension

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The City of DeKalb is seeking a Water Service Maintenance employee to perform manual maintenance on water mains, well houses, water treatment facilities, meters and hydrants. You will also support public works tasks and respond to call‑outs and emergencies, including JULIE locates.

Starting at an hourly rate with a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision, IMRF pension, and leave time, the role emphasizes safety and reliability in water infrastructure operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possession of a Class B Illinois Public Water Supply Operator Certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Possession of a valid Illinois CDL Class B permit within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain an Illinois CDL Class B license within an agreed‑upon timeframe (estimated six months).
• Ability to obtain tanker endorsement as requested.

Responsibilities

• Respond to scheduled call‑out rotations and emergency requests for JULIE locates.
• Perform maintenance on water mains, well houses, water treatment facilities, meters and hydrants.
• Support general public works tasks as needed.
• Address customer service issues and weather‑related incidents.

Skills

Water distribution

Emergency response

Public works

Customer service

Call-out rotations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class B Public Water Supply Operator Certification

CDL Class B permit (within 60 days)

CDL Class B license (within ~6 months)

Tanker endorsement

Job description

The City of DeKalb, IL is looking to hire a Water Service Maintenance employee to join our team! This position will perform manual maintenance on water mains, well houses, water treatment facilities, buildings, grounds, meters, fire hydrants, and other water‑related infrastructure. This role also supports general public works tasks as needed. Responsibilities include responding to scheduled call‑out rotations and emergency requests for JULIE locates, customer service issues, water distribution repairs, and weather‑related incidents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possession of a Class B Illinois Public Water Supply Operator Certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Possession of a valid Illinois CDL Class B permit within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain an Illinois CDL Class B license within an agreed‑upon timeframe (estimated six months).
• Ability to obtain tanker endorsement as requested.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in water mains maintenance, well houses, water treatment plants, meter reading and installation, fire hydrant maintenance, building and grounds upkeep, street maintenance, snow removal, sewer maintenance, equipment maintenance, traffic control, airport maintenance, or related work.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting Rate: $27.42 per hour
• We offer a competitive benefits package starting on the first day of employment that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension program, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Application Deadline: 9/21/2026

City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer