Water & Sewer Technician I — Field Crew, CDL-Ready

Village of Oak Park; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Oak Park is seeking an entry-level Water & Sewer Worker to support maintenance and operations of the village’s water and sewer systems. The role requires some heavy equipment operation and a willingness to perform field maintenance tasks, including meter-related work and customer-facing activities.

The position is full-time, with 40 hours per week, and requires a high school diploma or equivalent. A B CDL with air brake endorsement must be obtained within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience: One year of general construction maintenance experience performing field maintenance work.
• Training: High School diploma or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• License/Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain B CDL with air brake endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Safety: use PPE, shoring, traffic control and IDOT standards.
• Operate equipment: dump trucks, front end loader, backhoe, and other machinery.
• Perform snow removal and ice control duties as required.
• Respond to public inquiries courteously and provide information.
• Locate and mark underground utilities; measure and record locations.

Skills

Safety practices

Construction maintenance

Machinery operation

Heavy manual labor

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDL B with air brake endorsement

Job description

The Village of Oak Park is seeking an entry-level Water & Sewer Worker to support maintenance and operations of the village’s water and sewer systems. The role requires some heavy equipment operation and a willingness to perform field maintenance tasks, including meter-related work and customer-facing activities.

The position is full-time, with 40 hours per week, and requires a high school diploma or equivalent. A B CDL with air brake endorsement must be obtained within six months of employment.