Senior Maintenance Worker - Underground

Village of Westmont; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit pay bonuses

Vacation leave (min 2 weeks)

10 paid holidays

4 floating holidays

Sick leave; long service payout

Longevity pay

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision/lI

Deferred compensation 457

Flexible spending accounts

Training & education opportunities

Standby pay 14 hrs/wk

Comp time 48 hrs

Job summary

The Village of Westmont is seeking a Senior Maintenance Worker for the Underground division of the Public Works Department to lead and maintain below-ground infrastructure.

Responsibilities include operating water main repairs, locating utilities with J.U.L.I.E., and directing crews on projects; requires CDL B, IEPA licenses, and availability for emergency calls. We offer comprehensive benefits and fair compensation, with residency in DuPage County required within 12 months.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years municipal or similar experience; water distribution or storm sewer familiarity.
• Valid Illinois CDL Class B with air brake and tanker endorsement required.
• IEPA Class D or C Water Operator license or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience leading crews on projects; strong customer service skills.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls 24/7 within 30–45 minutes; standby required.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment for water main repairs, hydrants, valves, and storm sewers.
• Locates underground utilities with J.U.L.I.E. and maintains records.
• Leads workers on projects as a crew chief and assigns tasks.

Skills

Municipal experience/leadership

CDL Class B with air brake & tanker

IEPA Water Operator license (D/C)

Crew leadership

Emergency response readiness

Heavy equipment operation

Customer service

Safety-mindedness

Reliability/attendance

Job description

The Village of Westmont is seeking a motivated and willing Senior Maintenance Worker to join our fantastic team in the Underground division of our Public Works Department.This position is a leader in ensuring the below ground infrastructure is maintained and in proper working order.

If this sounds like you, you might be a great fit for the Senior Maintenance Worker – Underground position with the Village of Westmont!

While every day brings something different, here’s a snapshot of the kind of work this position is regularly involved in:

• Operates varied equipment engaged in several programs, such as water main repairs, repair of fire hydrants and valves, storm sewer repairs, storm sewer maintenance
• Locating of underground utilities for J.U.L.I.E. and assists with updating location and attributes of the Village’s underground utilities;
• Acts as lead worker or crew chief in directing workers on a specific project.

For more information and full job description, please visit the Village website:

People who tend to do well in this position often have experience that includes things like:

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience working for a municipality or similar agency and/or construction experience with a private contractor, preferably with water distribution or storm sewer systems , or experience in the operation of related equipment.
• Requires possession of a valid Illinois CDL Class “B” vehicle operator’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement.
• Experience with water systems and possession of an IEPA Class D or C Water Operator license, or Operator in Training designation and ability to obtain an IEPA Class D or C Water Operator license within three (3) months.
• Have led and directed the work of crews.
• Requires ability and willingness to respond to emergency calls on a 24 hour, 7 day basis and within a 30-45 minute time period.Ability to accept rotating, after hours standby assignments.
• Experience with the operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes and vactors.
• Customer service with internal and external customers to get issues solved in a timely and professional manner.
• Working with a safety-focused mindset.
• Reliable attendance is essential for success.

Your hard work pays off!

While we have high expectations of staff, we appreciate that people have lives outside of work. This is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Merit Pay as well the ability to receive Department and Spot Bonuses
• Vacation (minimum two weeks available from date of hire)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4 Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave (accrued with no cap and a cash payout of up to 960 hours upon 20 years of service or retirement)
• Longevity Pay (1% on top of base pay for every five years of continuous service)
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance, majority of premium paid by the employer.
• OPT OUT Program of $200 per paycheck for those covered under a different health plan (proof of coverage required)
• Pre and Post-tax 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending
• Training and Education opportunities to advance your career
• Rotating paid Standby assignments of 14 hours per week at time and a half, approximately every six (6) weeks (eligible after a six (6) to twelve (12) month acclimation period)
• Ability to earn and accrue Comp Time (48 hours rolling comp time bank)

Show me the money!

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position.The full pay range is $32.19/hr – $49.29/hr, but we expect the starting wage to be in the neighborhood of $32.19/hr – $42.25/hr (DOQ).

Do you want to join our team?

The Village of Westmont has a residency requirement to live in DuPage County or a contiguous county to DuPage within 12 months of date of hire.

The Village of Westmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.