Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker

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

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker within the DuPage County Public Works Department located at the Marionbrook Underground Facility at 17W440 N. Frontage Rd., Darien, IL 60561.

This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit: Employees Benefit Information

For detailed information on paid time off, visit: Local 150, International Union of Operating Engineers - Public Works 7 2025.pdf

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Maintains, installs, troubleshoots, rebuilds, and repairs and replaces varies Public Works Facilities equipment (e.g. softeners, plumbing fixtures, small motors and pumps, etc.)
• 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, lift stations problems, hydrant leaks, and flooding.
• Installs new water lines in wellhouses and water systems.
• Connects pump wells.
• Performs landscaping and site maintenance once excavation is complete.
• Flushes fire hydrants.
• Evaluates and quotes proposals to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensures jobs are completed in a cautious, safe and orderly manner.
• Operates heavy equipment (e.g. dump trucks, skid loaders, front end loaders, tankers, etc.)
• Maintains and repairs the Public Works facilities and assists with their construction and excavation projects.
• Supervises summer help on valve turning and at hydrant locations.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Three (3) years of specialized experience in preventative and corrective maintenance, wastewater and water collection distribution systems and treatment plant knowledge, equipment maintenance
• One (1) year of lead worker responsibilities
• Required to obtain an Illinois Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with an air brakes and tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

A post offer physical is required. A pre-employment background check is required. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements of the United States Department of Transportation - Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The work environment for this position regularly includes working near moving mechanical parts, in precarious places, in outside weather conditions, and with fumes or airborne particles.