Maintenance Worker I- Utility Section

The Rabbinical Assembly; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Buffalo Grove is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Worker for the Department of Public Works. Responsibilities include operating maintenance equipment, engaging with the public, and performing various utility tasks. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, strong technical proficiency, and a valid CDL license. The position offers considerable overtime opportunities, particularly during winter months, emphasizing on-call duties and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements required.
• Experience in public works or related field preferred.
• Adherence to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and semi-skilled tasks including snow plowing and utility repairs.
• Operate excavating and construction-type equipment.
• Engage in public interactions and handle customer complaints.

Skills

Knowledge of tools and materials

Proficiency in technology

Ability to follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Adherence to safety policies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Small and medium-duty trucks

Excavating equipment

Job description

The Village of Buffalo Grove (population 42,482) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Full-Time Maintenance Worker within the Department of Public Works (Utility Section). As an APWA-accredited agency, Buffalo Grove Public Works is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative services that leverage technology to enhance service efficiency. Ideal candidates should have experience in public works or a similar field, as well as strong proficiency in using technology. This includes desktop computers, mobile devices, and the ability to effectively track and report work completed.

The Maintenance Worker will perform a range of manual and semi-skilled tasks, including but not limited to snow plowing, utility excavation and repair (water, sanitary and storm), meter installation and repair, distribution system maintenance, pumpstation maintenance, water sampling, collection system maintenance, and utility locating. Additional duties will be assigned as necessary.
This position involves considerable public interaction, often in challenging situations, such as investigating customer complaints and explaining policies and services. The worker will also be responsible for frontline winter maintenance tasks, including snow and ice control, as well as underground utility repairs.
Key duties include operating excavating equipment, dump trucks, flat-bed trucks, and other vehicles to transport personnel, materials, and supplies. The worker will also operate construction-type equipment and trucks equipped with snowplows and salt spreaders.
The position requires the ability to work in all weather conditions and use both power and hand tools. The worker must be available to work beyond the regular schedule, including weekends and holidays, often on short notice. Utility Section employees are on call year-round but see most of their overtime accrued from August to April averaging about 250 overtime hours per year.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of tools, materials, and standard equipment used in the assigned area of work.
Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of small and medium-duty trucks and equipment.
Understanding of the safety hazards and precautions associated with the work.
Ability to follow both oral and written instructions accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the public.
Capacity to perform the essential duties of the position effectively.
Adherence to safety policies and procedures.
High school diploma or equivalent, with some experience in a related field or a combination of relevant training and experience.
Valid Class "B" Illinois Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment.
Compliance with Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications
Valid Class “A” Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements.
Illinois Class “C” or “D” water License.
Illinois Collections System License.
APWA Illinois Public Service Institute or Illinois Road Scholar Graduate.