Seasonal Maintenance Worker

City of Highland Park; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Highland Park seeks a maintenance worker to perform snow-related tasks and general street maintenance to support public infrastructure.

Responsibilities include operating snow plows, patching streets, and assisting with water, sewer, and street systems maintenance. Requires a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Illinois CDL (Class A or B) at hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of municipal or construction trade experience preferred.
• Valid Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B) or equivalent required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow-related work including operating snow plows, sidewalk plows, salting, shoveling, and other assigned tasks.
• Perform asphalt patching and street/alley repairs; assist with general street maintenance tasks.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of water distribution, meters, storm sewers, and sanitary systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Read work orders

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Snow plows & salting equipment

Job description

Department: Public Works Department

Division: Operations

Primary Purpose: Performs snow-related tasks and general maintenance, repair, and service duties to support the City's public infrastructure. Work may include snow removal, roadway patching, and assisting with maintenance of water systems, storm sewers, and sanitary lines. Assignments may vary based on operational needs and weather conditions.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Street Foreman or Duty Foreman.

• Perform snow-related work including operating snow plows, sidewalk plows, salting, shoveling, and other assigned tasks.
• Perform asphalt patching and street/alley repairs; may assist with other general street maintenance tasks.
• Assist crews in the maintenance and repair of infrastructure including water distribution, meters, storm sewers, and sanitary systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education :

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Experience :

One year of relevant municipal or construction trade experience is preferred. Must provide proof of satisfactory prior work performance in public works or similar trades.

Certification or License :

A valid Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B), or equivalent, is required at the time of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies :

Practices and procedures for safe operation of materials, machinery, vehicles and equipment necessary for street, sewer and water distribution maintenance; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to public works maintenance. Ability to: Read and follow work orders, use hand and power tools; follow safety precautions and recognize hazards; communicate orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.