Public Works Maintenance Tech II — Outdoor & Snow Ops

City-of-Evansto

Evanston (IL)

On-site

USD 49,317,000 - 57,701,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The City of Evanston is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Worker II to perform a range of outdoor maintenance tasks and operate various equipment for the Public Works Agency. Work includes snow and ice control, recycling collection, and seasonal assignments with overtime for emergencies.

This full-time union role requires a valid CDL with air brakes, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of public works experience.

Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
One year of public works experience that includes the operation of public works equipment.
Must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes endorsement and safe driving record.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
Some knowledge of the safe operation of hand and power tools.
Some knowledge of the operating instructions and safety aspects of public works equipment.
Ability to efficiently navigate and route efficiently.
Ability to read and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Collects refuse and recycling within all business districts and city parks.
Unloads hand tools and power equipment from vehicle.
Uses broom or operates a vacuum machine to clean public areas, along the curb lines and sidewalks in business districts or under viaducts and on bridges; operates hand-held blowers to move leaves; rakes and shovels leaves into container or trucks or into piles to be picked up by front-end loaders.
Picks up litter in public areas; loads debris into containers and empties containers.
Drives a semi-automated packer truck to remove recycling and debris on narrow streets, in City parks, in alleys and to transfer to sites outside the city limits.
Safely operates public works equipment and tools of various sizes with attachments. Drives various vehicles to plow snow and spread salt. Drives a small dump truck to transport materials.
Drives a dump truck to transport materials; operates controls in truck cab to dump and spread materials on surfaces.
Performs minor repairs and assists crew leader in the maintenance of the right of ways, parking lots and other city property.
Checks equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
Performs various other tasks including snow shoveling during winter weather events.