Water & Sewer Systems Maintenance Technician

DuPage County; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension

Deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-paid legal services

Credit union

Job summary

DuPage County's Public Works Department in Darien, IL invites applications for a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing facilities equipment, responding to water and sewer issues, and assisting with construction projects.

The position is unionized under Local 150 and requires CDL, a high school diploma, and 3 years of related experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of specialized maintenance experience in wastewater and water systems.
• 1 year of lead worker responsibilities.
• CDL Class A or B with air brakes and tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, installs, troubleshoots, rebuilds and repairs Public Works facilities equipment (e.g. softeners, plumbing fixtures, small motors and pumps).
• Orders parts and fills material requests.
• Provides water or sewer services to the public.
• Flushes, televises, and repairs sewer systems.
• Repairs water mains and lift stations and responds to emergency water breaks, sewer back-ups, hydrant leaks and flooding.
• Installs new water lines in wellhouses and water systems.
• Connects pump wells.
• Performs landscaping and site maintenance after excavation.
• Flushes fire hydrants.
• Evaluates and quotes proposals for quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensures jobs are completed safely and orderly.
• Operates heavy equipment (dump trucks, skid loaders, etc.).
• Maintains and repairs facilities and assists with construction and excavation projects.
• Supervises summer help at valve turning and hydrant locations.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Wastewater systems

Water distribution systems

Treatment plant knowledge

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DuPage County's Public Works Department in Darien, IL invites applications for a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing facilities equipment, responding to water and sewer issues, and assisting with construction projects.

The position is unionized under Local 150 and requires CDL, a high school diploma, and 3 years of related experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health, retirement, and paid time off.