Water & Wastewater Maintenance Tech I

Mokena Police; Mokena, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Village of Mokena is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker I in the Utilities Department. This role supports water and wastewater facilities with general labor, maintenance, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities include repairing water mains, sewer infrastructure, cleaning drainage systems, and participating in snow/ice control. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Illinois driver’s license with CDL-B potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance tools, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards and safety precautions.
• Some knowledge of operation and maintenance of trucks, tractors, mowers, and similar equipment.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with ability to obtain Class B CDL.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and in wet, hot, cold, noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Repair broken water mains and water distribution system components.
• Repair and maintain sanitary sewer manholes and related infrastructure.
• Clean sanitary sewers, culverts, gutters, and other drainage structures.
• Perform utility locating activities.
• Perform periodic maintenance on mechanical equipment and machinery at wastewater facilities.
• Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, snowplows, spreaders and similar equipment.
• Maintain village grounds through mowing, brush cutting, landscaping, and vegetation maintenance.
• Perform janitorial and general facility maintenance duties.
• Participate in snow and ice control operations.
• Perform related Public Works and Utilities duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Truck/tractor/mowers operation

Job description

The Village of Mokena is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker I in the Utilities Department. This role supports water and wastewater facilities with general labor, maintenance, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities include repairing water mains, sewer infrastructure, cleaning drainage systems, and participating in snow/ice control. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Illinois driver’s license with CDL-B potential.