Maintenance Worker I

Village-of-Lemont; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

IMRF Retirement

Job summary

The Village of Lemont's Public Works Department seeks a full-time Maintenance Worker I in Lemont, IL. The role serves Streets & Maintenance, Water & Sewer and Fleet divisions, performing manual labor and operating equipment as needed.

Responsibilities include constructing, maintaining, and repairing streets, sidewalks, sewers and water mains, plus traffic sign work and paint crew duties. A valid Illinois Class B CDL with air brake endorsement is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Illinois Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Perform street maintenance duties and operate trucks, street sweepers, tractors, and skip loaders for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Assist in construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, sewers and storm drains, water system mains, pipes and facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Safety-conscious

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Illinois Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Job description

Description

Public Works Maintenance Worker I

Village of Lemont – Public Works Department

Lemont, Illinois

NOW HIRING

Exciting Job Opportunity Alert! Join the Village of Lemont as a Full-Time Maintenance Worker I!

The Village of Lemont is thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity in our Public Works department! Our Public Works Department consists of Streets & Maintenance, Water & Sewer and Fleet Divisions!

This Maintenance Worker I position reports directly to our experienced crew leaders in the Streets and Maintenance Division. The Streets and Maintenance team plays a vital part in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our village.

This position performs a variety of street maintenance duties, operates construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, street sweepers, tractors, and skip loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operation involving streets, sidewalks and gutters.

This is unskilled and semi-skilled work involving a variety of manual labor tasks. Responsibilities include the construction, maintenance, and repairs of streets, sidewalks, sewers and storm drains, water system mains, pipes, and facilities, as well as working on traffic signs and being part of the paint crew just to name a few!!!!

Why Choose Lemont?

With a commitment to excellence and community pride, the Village of Lemont offers an environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions are recognized. If you have the qualifications and enthusiasm to take on this rewarding role, we invite you to apply on-line today!

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Starting pay is $22.50 + DOQ
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Robust Wellness Initiatives
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• 457 Plans & more

The Village of Lemont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Illinois Class “B” CDL with air brake endorsement
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Dependable, self-motivated, and safety-conscious

The Village of Lemont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.