Maintenance Worker - Public Works Department

Village of Manhattan; Manhattan (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: Sick, Personal, and Vacation with

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Village of Manhattan seeks a Public Works Maintenance Worker to perform a wide range of road, water and facility maintenance tasks under the Public Works Superintendent. The role involves operating heavy equipment and responding to emergencies such as water main breaks and flooding.

Candidates must hold a CDL B with air brake endorsement, be able to lift 50 pounds, and be available during winter months. OSHA training is preferred and on-call duties rotate every 8 weeks.

Qualifications

• High school or GED with ability to read, write and comprehend English and follow instructions.
• Two years maintenance/construction related work experience desired.
• Must be available during winter months without exception.
• OSHA Training.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance at various locations including roadways, facilities, water/wastewater sites, and rights-of-way.
• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, front loaders, and skid steers.
• Assist with asphalt and concrete repairs and roadwork.
• Respond to water main breaks, sanitary backups, and flooding.
• Work independently or in a team and on-call rotate schedule.

Skills

CDL B

Heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA Training

Maintenance experience

Tools

Backhoe

Front loader

Skid steer

Plow controls

Salt augers

Job description

Maintenance Worker - Public Works Department

• Maintenance Worker - Public Works Department

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Public Works Superintendent, the Village of Manhattan is looking to hire a Public Works Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of tasks. Job duties can consist of, but are not limited to: a wide range of routine and emergency maintenance activities throughout the Village, including roadway, forestry, mowing Village grass areas, assist with repairs in the water, wastewater, and stormwater departments, facility, and right-of-way maintenance; operates various heavy equipment and vehicles; assists with asphalt and concrete repairs; and responds to water main breaks, sanitary backups, and flooding. Assignments could be done in a team setting or be independent work settings.

Primary Duties | Responsibilities

• Must possess a valid CDL B driver’s license with air brake endorsement and a safe driving record.
• Performs routine maintenance, at various locations, including, but not limited to: roadways, municipal facilities, water treatment wells, wastewater treatment plant, rights-of-way and other public property, stormwater facilities, etc.
• Operates and skillfully utilizes a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment including backhoes, front loaders, skid steers, and proficiently operates plow controls and salt augers during winter operations.
• Assists with repairs to asphalt involving patching or paving operations on roads and parking lots.
• Assists with the placement of wet concrete involving repair or construction work.

Repairs water main breaks, sanitary backups, and lift station problems, hydrant leaks, and flooding.

Knowledge in carpentry, plumbing and electrical is beneficial.

• Collects branches curbside of residences for storm damage cleanup.
• Follows safety requirements, including, but not limited to, immediately reporting all accidents, unsafe conditions, and dangerous acts to Public Works Superintendent.
• Completes daily work assignments by recording job assignments, performing the necessary and required work in an acceptable manner, and reporting to the Public Works Superintendent the status of the assignment in addition to any issues of concern discovered while performing assignments.
• Responds to call-outs after normal working hours.
• Performs all other duties as required.
• Moderate exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes and unpleasant odors.
• Lift and carry heavy objects (50 pounds or more with assistance) both short and long term.
• Walk up and downstairs, climb ladders and walk over rough terrain.
• May be required to perform tasks immediately when needed and therefore must be able to workdays, nights and weekends.
• A high degree of confidentiality is required for all Village positions.
• Work on an on-call rotating schedule every 8 weeks.

knowledge | Skills | Abilities

• Knowledge of general construction, repair, and maintenance principles, as well as methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
• Knowledge of general equipment, machinery, and tools used in construction activities.
• Excavated/dug using a mini excavator for water main breaks as well as operating a combo vactor truck during water leaks, storm and sewer backups, catch basin cleaning.
• Knowledge of equipment operation, occupational hazards, and proper safety procedures to prevent workplace hazards.
• Ability to acquire and retain knowledge related to the methods and techniques of storm sewer, water treatment wells, and wastewater treatment plant repair, maintenance, and installation, and roadway repair and maintenance.
• Ability to learn proper operation and care of heavy-duty equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work safely and effectively communicate verbally, in person and over the phone, and radio.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to exercise judgment, initiative, and discretion to make proper decisions and to apply knowledge of operations and procedures to make consistent decisions.
• Ability to address the general public tactfully and courteously, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public officials, and the general public.
• Ability to work in a variety of outdoor weather and variable environmental conditions.
• Ability to work safely in the workplace, outdoors and indoors, and near moving mechanical parts, as well as moving vehicles.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work for extended periods of time. Also be able to balance, climb, squat, kneel, bend, crawl, stretch, maneuver in tight spaces, and use hands and fingers to manage equipment to perform duties. Occasionally lift and/or move at least fifty (50) pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to perform work that requires close, distant, peripheral, and color vision capabilities.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment consisting of, but not limited to: motor vehicles, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, chain saws, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a variety of other equipment.
• Ability to perform duties with initiative and a minimum of supervision.

Education | Required Certification | Licenses

• High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to conduct verbal and written instructions.
• Two years maintenance/construction related work experience desired.
• Must be available during winter months without exception.
• OSHA Training

Physical Requirements

• The duties of this job include physical activities such as, stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions.
• See attached sheet for more information on physical requirements.

Salary | Benefits

• Paid Time Off Policies (Sick, Personal, and Vacation with 12 paid holidays)