Utilities & Streets Operator

Roselle Fire Dept; Indiana; On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension

Health & life insurance

Union Local 150

Job summary

Village of Roselle is seeking a full-time Utilities & Streets Operator to manage water distribution and street infrastructure in the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include monitoring pumping stations, meters, storage facilities, and maintaining roadways, sidewalks, and storm sewers.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a CDL or ability to obtain, and 3+ years in public works, plus a Class D Water Operator-in-Training license within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• CDL endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months (CDL training provided).
• 3+ years of public works/construction experience.
• Class D Water Operator-in-Training License within 12 months (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Water Distribution Operations: Monitor distribution per laws and EPA regs; inspect/repair pumping stations, storage facilities, meters.
• Street Operations: Maintain/repair roadways, sidewalks, storm sewer, signage, trees; snow/ice removal.
• Construction & Public Works Tasks: Truck driving, excavating, sanitary/storm sewers, water mains.

Skills

Public works experience

CDL endorsement

Driving/operational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class D Water Operator-in-Training License

CDL license (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Utilities & Streets Operator

The Village of Roselle, Illinois (22,897) seeks a full-time Utilities & Streets Operator in the Public Works Department. The position performs technical and physical work on the operation, construction, maintenance, repair and installation of Village infrastructure including the water distribution and storage system, water meters and public right-of-way including catch basins, storm sewer, sidewalks, roadways, signage and trees.

What You’ll Do

• Water Distribution Operations: Monitor the water distribution process in accordance with all applicable laws and EPA regulations. Maintain, inspect and repair pumping station, water storage facilities, watermain distribution system and customers’ water meters.
• Street Operations: Maintain, inspect and repair roadways, sidewalks, storm sewer, signage and trees using sewer jet, vacuum trucks, closed circuit televising equipment, heavy and light duty equipment and other related items. Perform snow and ice removal operations
• Construction & General Public Works Tasks: Perform construction and maintenance tasks such as truck driving, excavating, and working on sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water mains.

Our Ideal Candidate Has

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a CDL endorsement, or the ability to obtain a CDL within (6) months (CDL training will be provided at no cost to the candidate through the Village’s training program).
• At least (3) years of experience in public works and/or the construction industry.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within (12) months, a Class D Water Operator-in-Training License. (Training will be provided at no cost to the candidate through the Village’s training program).

What We Offer

This role comes with a competitive salary range of $64,365 - $86,447. This position, which is a member of Operating Engineers, Local 150 union, receives comprehensive benefits including paid time off, pension, and health and life insurance. You will be joining an organization that values collaboration, growth and learning, respect for others, taking pride in work, and ensuring quality services. Learn more about the Village of Roselle’s values here.

Job Details

• Category: Employment Opportunities
• Status: Open
• Posted: September 23, 2026
• Closing: Open Until Filled