MAINTENANCE WORKER

City of Peoria; Peoria, Buffalo (IL, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peoria is seeking a dedicated individual for the Public Works / Streets & Sewers Division. This role involves operating heavy equipment and performing manual labor tasks related to street and sewer maintenance. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and a Class CDL-B permit, with the ability to work various shifts. Join a team committed to maintaining the city's infrastructure and ensuring public safety.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Class CDL-B permit or higher required at hire.
• Must obtain a valid CDL-B license within 30 days of training.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks over 26,001 GVW for hauling materials.
• Perform pavement repairs, asphalt raking, and concrete work.
• Assist in maintenance of City buildings and clean clogged sewers.

Skills

Heavy Manual Labor

Equipment Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Chemical Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Common Maintenance Tools

Job description

Description

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS / STREETS & SEWERS DIVISION

LOCATION: 3505 DRIES LANE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS

HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday (may require 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts and 12 to 16 hours during emergencies)

This position involves manual labor requiring considerable physical strength and endurance.

Applications from the public should be submitted to the Human Resources Department, City Hall, 419 Fulton, Room 200, Peoria, IL 61602, by the deadline. Contact via FAX at [phone], phone at [phone], email at [e-mail], or visit www.peoriagov.org. Residency within Peoria city limits is required within one year of employment; alternatively, residing within a 20-mile radius of City Hall is acceptable if the applicant waives the residency requirement and agrees to a pay deduction.

Examples of Duties

• Learn to operate trucks over 26,001 GVW for hauling materials and snow/ice control during probation.
• Learn to operate street sweepers, flushers, and endloaders.
• Operate rollers, graders, backhoes, and other heavy equipment for street, alley, and sewer maintenance.
• Perform pavement repairs, asphalt raking, concrete forming, pouring, finishing, and bricklaying.
• Transport workers, equipment, and materials, and assist with snow and ice control.
• Assist in maintenance of City buildings and clean clogged sewers and drainage structures.
• Operate common maintenance tools and equipment.
• Assist in receiving large bulk items.
• Important functions include: performing duties as specified in work agreements, operating aerial trucks or pavement grinders, and guiding or leading unskilled or semi-skilled workers.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, possession of a Class CDL-B permit or higher at hire, with a requirement to obtain a valid CDL-B license within 30 days of completing the City’s training. Some experience in semi-skilled construction work, and the ability to read and write, are necessary. A combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge will be considered.

Supplemental Information

Important Attributes: Knowledge of maintenance and construction practices, ability to perform heavy manual labor, operate hand and mechanical tools, coordinate movements, establish effective relationships, understand instructions, operate trucks and heavy equipment, and follow safety protocols. Skills include equipment maintenance, blueprint reading, chemical handling, and supervising semi-skilled workers.