Public Works Director

South Chicago Heights; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 98.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

South Chicago Heights is recruiting for a Public Works position in the Public Works Department, open at $85,000 per year. The role requires at least five years of hands-on work in water, sewer, and street maintenance, with 24/7 availability for municipal emergencies.

Preferred credentials are not required but are welcome, including a CDL, Water Operator License, or Herbicide License. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for reports, briefings, and addressing public

Formación

• Five years of direct work experience in water, sewer, and street maintenance.
• Available 24/7 to respond to emergencies.
• CDL, Water Operator License, and Herbicide License are not required but encouraged.
• Deep understanding of village personnel procedures.
• Ability to develop long-term infrastructure programs within fiscal limits.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to prepare technical reports, deliver briefings, and resolve public complaints.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to municipal emergencies 24/7.
• Manage immediate emergency deployment of personnel.
• Prepare technical project reports.
• Deliver financial briefings to stakeholders.
• Resolve public complaints seamlessly.

Conocimientos

Emergency response

Written communication

Verbal communication

Technical reporting

Educación

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

Job Opportunities

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of direct work experience in water, sewer, and street maintenance operations.Availability: Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7) to respond tomunicipal emergencies and/or manage the immediate emergency deployment ofpersonnel.Preferred Credentials: A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Water OperatorLicense, and Herbicide License are not required but highly encouraged.Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Village personnel procedures.Strategic Vision: Ability to develop long-term infrastructure programs that enhance community infrastructure while remaining aligned with fiscal limits.Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills required to prepare technical project reports, deliver financial briefings, and resolve public complaints seamlessly.

Category Public Works Department Status Open Salary Salary: $85,000 / year Category: Full-TimeRetirement: Enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pensionSystem.Health Coverage: Comprehensive healthcare benefits package includes HMO or PPO options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, VSP Eyecare, and Delta Dental.Village Paid $50,000 Life Insurance Policy with additional life insurance option.