Public Works Winter Seasonal

Village of Huntley; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Huntley’s Public Works and Engineering Department is seeking a Winter Seasonal Maintenance Worker to support snow and ice removal and routine maintenance of Village infrastructure and facilities. This temporary, seasonal role offers practical experience in municipal public works and involves outdoor winter work in various facilities and throughout the community.

Responsibilities include plowing, shoveling, salt spreading, operating snow removal equipment, and performing basic

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Illinois driver's license.
• Available to work 40 hours per week, including nights, weekends and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with snow and ice removal at Village facilities and throughout the community.
• Plow, shovel, and spread salt as needed.
• Operate snow removal equipment: snow blowers, salt spreaders, truck-mounted plows, and utility vehicles.
• Perform manual and semi-skilled maintenance tasks such as painting and building upkeep.

Skills

Physical labor

Outdoor work

Availability for 40 hours

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Snow blower

Salt spreader

Truck-mounted plows

Utility vehicles

Job description

The Village of Huntley’s Public Works and Engineering Department is accepting applications for a Winter Seasonal Maintenance Worker to assist with snow and ice removal and routine maintenance of Village infrastructure and facilities.

This temporary, seasonal, non-IMRF position offers an opportunity to gain practical experience and develop skills in municipal public works. The primary responsibility is assisting with snow and ice removal at Village facilities and throughout the community. Duties include plowing and shoveling snow, spreading salt, and operating snow blowers, salt spreaders, truck-mounted plows, and utility vehicles.

Additional responsibilities include manual and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, such as painting, basic building maintenance, cleaning, and other duties as assigned.

Work involves physical labor and is performed primarily outdoors in winter weather conditions, with occasional indoor assignments. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a valid Illinois driver's license. Applicants must be available to work 40 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and overtime as required.

Compensation

$20.0 per hour, with no health benefits. Employment is limited to 999 hours annually, including overtime hours.

Schedule

This temporary, seasonal position is anticipated to begin in mid-November and continue through early April. The typical work schedule is forty (40) hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime is required based on operational needs, and employees must be available to report to work within one hour of contact.

Post-Offer Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background check and motor vehicle history review.

The Village of Huntley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.