Maintenance Worker I-Streets

Village of Morton Grove; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Morton Grove is seeking a qualified Maintenance Worker I for the Division of Streets in a full-time role. The position performs manual labor and operates various equipment under supervision, with potential to support other divisions within the Department of Public Works.

A history of construction experience is desirable and the role includes on-call duties. The worker will be involved in snow removal, road maintenance, sign work, and general labor.

Qualifications

• The Maintenance Worker I performs manual labor of routine difficulty and requires physical effort.
• Experience with construction is desirable.
• Position is subject to 24-hour callback and rotated on-call duties.
• Ability to obtain a Class A & B CDL as a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy manual labor such as shoveling and raking hot/cold mix asphalt.
• Operate equipment including front-end loaders, bobcats, rollers, riding mowers and trucks.
• Assist in roadway sign layout, removal and installation.
• Participate in snow removal and ice control operations.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Operate heavy equipment

Gas/battery powered tools

Roadway sign layout

Snow removal

Safety compliance

CDL A & B

Tools

Front-end loaders

Bobcats

Rollers

Riding lawn mowers

Dump trucks

Job description

The Village of Morton Grove is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time Maintenance Worker I position.

Overview:

The Maintenance Worker I performs manual labor of routine difficulty involving physically demanding unskilled and semi-skilled tasks and performs related work as required. This recruitment is designed to fill a Maintenance Worker I vacancy in the Division of Streets. Under the direct supervision of a Crew Leader, the employee will perform the duties as assigned and associated with the Division of Streets and assist other divisions within the Department of Public Works. Consequently, a history of experience with construction is desirable.

If not directly engaged in street division operations, this employee will also be expected to operate as a laborer, assisting the other divisions. This is a laborer position that is subject to 24-hour callback and requires rotated on-call duties.

Examples of Knowledge and Skills:

• Performs heavy manual labor, completing tasks such as shoveling and raking hot/cold mix asphalt.
• Operate various equipment such as front-end loaders, bobcats, rollers, riding lawn mowers and dump/semi-trucks.
• Ability to operate gas/battery powered tools such as walk-behind saw, plate compactor, cut-off saw, hammer drill, back-pack blower and line trimmer.
• Ability to comprehend roadway sign layout, removal and installation.
• Participate in snow removal and ice control operations.
• Adhere to all safety, rules and regulations.
• The position requires the ability to obtain a Class A & B CDL.

A complete and comprehensive Job Description for the Maintenance Worker I position is provided at the link below:

Maintenance Worker I Job Description
Salary ranges from $59,310.00 to $76,726.00 DOQ with excellent benefits (health, dental, IMRF).

Position open until filled.