Water & Wastewater Maintenance Tech — Public Works

Water Otter Job Board; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pension

Deferred compensation plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off for holidays

Job summary

DuPage County Public Works Department in Darien, IL is seeking a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker to install, inspect, repair and maintain water and sewer facilities. The role involves operating heavy equipment and responding to emergencies, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The position includes supervising summer help, maintaining facilities, and complying with DOT testing requirements and pre-employment background checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains, installs, troubleshoots, rebuilds, and repairs and replaces water and wastewater equipment.
• 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 emergencies.
• 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.
• Operates heavy equipment (e.g., dump trucks, skid loaders, front end loaders).
• Maintains and repairs Public Works facilities and assists with projects.
• Supervises summer help at hydrant locations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Lead worker responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A or B with air brakes and tanker endorsement (within 6 months)

Job description

DuPage County Public Works Department in Darien, IL is seeking a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker to install, inspect, repair and maintain water and sewer facilities. The role involves operating heavy equipment and responding to emergencies, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The position includes supervising summer help, maintaining facilities, and complying with DOT testing requirements and pre-employment background checks.