Public Utilities Maintenance Technician

Village of Palatine; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in Illinois MunicipalRet

457 retirement plans

Life insurance

Nine paid holidays

Paid vacation, sick and personal leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Village of Palatine is seeking a diligent Maintenance Worker to join the Public Works team. You will maintain water and sewer systems, operate SCADA, repair roads and signs, and support events with on-call readiness and snow operations.

A CDL is required and EPA Class C Drinking Water Operator certification is preferred, with union benefits and a stable daytime schedule. Join a unionized workforce with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth through diverse municipal projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior maintenance in a utility or municipal setting preferred.
• CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain LO/permit within set timelines.
• EPA Class C Drinking Water Operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water supply and distribution systems, including inspections, repairs, and reporting for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain sanitary and storm sewer systems and perform inspections, televising, and flushing.
• Maintain creek systems, roads, and public works infrastructure; operate various trucks and equipment.
• Assist with events, snow plowing, and emergency responses.
• Update GIS inventory of water/sewer infrastructure and urban forest.

Skills

Equipment operation

SCADA knowledge

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

CDL (Class A/B)

EPA Drinking Water Operator Class C (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Job description

The Village of Palatine is seeking a diligent Maintenance Worker to join the Public Works team. You will maintain water and sewer systems, operate SCADA, repair roads and signs, and support events with on-call readiness and snow operations.

A CDL is required and EPA Class C Drinking Water Operator certification is preferred, with union benefits and a stable daytime schedule. Join a unionized workforce with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth through diverse municipal projects