Public Works Maintenance Technician — Water & Sewer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

457 retirement plans

Life insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Village of Palatine is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the Utilities, Streets, and Forestry divisions. The role covers water/wastewater maintenance, street maintenance, and urban forestry tasks in a full-time municipal setting.

Responsibilities include operating various equipment, performing inspections, and assisting with snow plowing and emergency response. CDL within six months is required or preferred; union benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience as a laborer or maintenance worker in a utility or municipal setting is preferred.
• Valid Illinois CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• EPA Class C Drinking Water Operator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water supply and distribution systems, inspect, repair, and replace mains, wells, pumps, fire hydrants, valves, and elevated/ground storage tanks.
• Maintain sanitary and storm sewer systems; inspect, repair, and replace mains, lift stations, basins, inlets, and manholes.
• Monitor SCADA to control water and wastewater operations; perform water meter installations and shutoffs.
• Locate underground utilities per J.U.L.I.E. requests; operate light-heavy equipment for utilities and streets.
• Assist in snow plowing, emergency response, and event support; update GIS inventory.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

SCADA knowledge

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A/B license

EPA Class C Drinking Water Operator (preferred)

Tools

Televising cameras

Sewer jetters

Forklifts

Mowers

Job description

Village of Palatine is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the Utilities, Streets, and Forestry divisions. The role covers water/wastewater maintenance, street maintenance, and urban forestry tasks in a full-time municipal setting.

Responsibilities include operating various equipment, performing inspections, and assisting with snow plowing and emergency response. CDL within six months is required or preferred; union benefits apply.