Water & Sewer Worker I

Village of Oak Park; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Oak Park seeks a Water and Sewer Worker I to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining water and sewer systems, metering equipment, and related facilities. The position requires flexibility for 24-hour call outs and the ability to operate all heavy equipment, including snow plows.

Candidates must be able to travel between sites and obtain a CDL Class B with air brakes endorsement within six months of hire; exposure to outdoor conditions is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, repair, cleaning and maintenance of Village water and sewer systems, metering equipment, traffic control devices and related facilities.
• Operates heavy equipment and snow plows; may require CDL Class B with air brakes within six months of hire; able to travel between sites; may work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions.
• Subject to 24-hour call outs; may work at heights and perform heavy lifting.

Job description

• Package$34.96/hr. probationary rate; $38.84 after probation

Ongoing Applications

• Job TypeFull Time
• Package$34.96/hr. probationary rate; $38.84 after probation
• Position Description 2026-11-11-Water-and-Sewer-Worker-I-job-posting.pdf(PDF, 293KB)
  

This is a single class position under the direction of the Water and Sewer Superintendent or Supervisor. This position will perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, repair, cleaning and maintenance of Village water and sewer systems, metering equipment, traffic control devices and all related facilities. Employees in this class are subject to 24-hour call outs. Employees must be able to operate all heavy equipment, including snow plows. Must have a CDL Class B with air brakes endorsement within six months of hire and be able to travel from site to site; some exposure to dust and noise; exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions caused by the weather; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing and may work at heights.