Public Works Laborer

Village of Lake in the Hills; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a full-time seasonal role focused on maintaining and repairing vital public infrastructure. This position involves hands-on work with a variety of tools and equipment, ensuring the upkeep of parks, streets, and other community assets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, physical stamina, and the ability to communicate effectively. If you enjoy working outdoors and making a tangible impact in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you as it offers a chance to contribute to the well-being of the Village while gaining valuable experience in public works.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with public works experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of Village infrastructure and public properties.
• Operate various equipment and vehicles for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Basic Math Skills

Problem Solving

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Drills

Power Saws

Mowers

String Trimmers

Jackhammers

Tractors

Job description

This position performs semi-skilled tasks related to the day-to-day maintenance and repair of Village infrastructure including streets, right-of-ways, the airport, parks, and other public properties. This position reports to the Public Properties or Streets Superintendent. This is a full-time seasonal position with openings starting in early spring and running until fall.

Performs various standard tasks using a wide variety of manual and powered equipment including, but not limited to: drills, power saws, shovels, rakes, mowers, string trimmers, wheel barrows, tampers, rototillers, compressors, chippers, jackhammers, and tractors. Drives a variety of light to medium duty vehicles on a daily basis and receives training in the operation and care of vehicles and equipment.

Assists with the repair of curbing, pavements, and sidewalks. Assists with the maintenance, repair, and replacement of culverts, storm drains, and cleans storm sewers. Assists with the installation of street signs and the striping of streets and parking lots. Performs general landscaping work including mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, and planting.

Performs brush pickup; chips brush; and transports to landfill sites. Assists in the maintenance of parks and other public facilities. Removes trash from parks, right of ways, and other public spaces. Prepares and paints surfaces both interior and exterior. Cleans facilities including offices, shops, and bathrooms.

Keeps and maintains all records and documentation of work performed. Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use. Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed and adheres to all departmental and Village safety policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, with one-year public works experience or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. Must possess or obtain in a timely fashion an Illinois Class 'D' driver's license.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication: Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Mathematical Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements: Ability to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. Ability to stand and ambulate over rugged terrain. Must have sufficient visual ability to operate equipment and light duty trucks during daylight hours to observe unsafe roadways, to read and write reports and correspondence. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include climbing stairs, walking, crouching, crawling, stooping, bending, twisting, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment and lifting heavy objects. Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks.

Environmental Adaptability: Ability to work in outside weather conditions with exposure to cold, heat, wet and/or humid conditions. Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The Village of Lake in the Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.