City of Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL – UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II
City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Illinois, United States, 60126
Essential Functions:
Performs manual tasks, under supervision, of which some may require skills or special knowledge acquired through training, education, or experience
Assist with tasks associated with leak detection, sanitary sewer monitoring, and sampling
Participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water, sanitary and storm sewer lines, inlets, and manholes
Participates in repairs/replacement of water services, water main breaks, water valves, hydrants and installation of water taps
Assist in operations of televising/flushing equipment
Ability to drive medium to heavy‑duty trucks in hauling materials and equipment
Performs manual work in cleaning and repairing work site
Performs snow removal and salting of roadways
Completes routine reports on work performed on computerized maintenance system, via tablet
Assures the maintenance of safe work areas and equipment, promptly corrects work hazards, as necessary; reports all work‑related injuries immediately, complies with all safety rules, and attends appropriate safety programs
Promotes and maintains responsive community relations
Assist with fats, oil and grease program
Must be available for emergency callouts, holiday work, and overtime
Must be available for snow and ice removal operations
Performs related duties and manual labor as assigned
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to perform operation of motorized equipment
Ability to perform manual labor as needed
Ability to properly operate fire hydrants
Ability to operate GPS equipment and software
Ability to efficiently utilize computerized tablets
Ability to operate equipment, such as: air compressor, jackhammer, concrete saws, valve turning machine, acoustical monitoring devices, and meter installation devices
Qualifications: Education/Experience: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year of experience in construction, maintenance and repair of water, sanitary and storm sewer systems, or equivalent. Past experience in operations of backhoe and end loader equipment, driving of heavy construction and sewer flushing/televising equipment preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Required Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: Utility Maintenance Worker I / II:
Valid Illinois driver’s license
Valid Class A CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement within one year of hire
Utility Maintenance Worker I – in addition:
Class D certification within one year of hire
Collections certification within one year of hire
Physical/Mental Requirements: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with assistance).
Working Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
The position requires work in all weather conditions.
Salary and Benefits:
Utility Maintenance Worker II: Grade: P04 / Salary: $28.67-$37.29
Utility Maintenance Worker I: Grade: P07 / Salary: $32.45-$42.15
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Benefits: Includes Union Local 150 health and dental insurance benefits at no cost to the employee, employee-sponsored vision insurance, deferred compensation opportunity, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at Elmhurst.org/jobs.
TheCityofElmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr
Performs manual tasks, under supervision, of which some may require skills or special knowledge acquired through training, education, or experience
Assist with tasks associated with leak detection, sanitary sewer monitoring, and sampling
Participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water, sanitary and storm sewer lines, inlets, and manholes
Participates in repairs/replacement of water services, water main breaks, water valves, hydrants and installation of water taps
Assist in operations of televising/flushing equipment
Ability to drive medium to heavy‑duty trucks in hauling materials and equipment
Performs manual work in cleaning and repairing work site
Performs snow removal and salting of roadways
Completes routine reports on work performed on computerized maintenance system, via tablet
Assures the maintenance of safe work areas and equipment, promptly corrects work hazards, as necessary; reports all work‑related injuries immediately, complies with all safety rules, and attends appropriate safety programs
Promotes and maintains responsive community relations
Assist with fats, oil and grease program
Must be available for emergency callouts, holiday work, and overtime
Must be available for snow and ice removal operations
Performs related duties and manual labor as assigned
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to perform operation of motorized equipment
Ability to perform manual labor as needed
Ability to properly operate fire hydrants
Ability to operate GPS equipment and software
Ability to efficiently utilize computerized tablets
Ability to operate equipment, such as: air compressor, jackhammer, concrete saws, valve turning machine, acoustical monitoring devices, and meter installation devices
Qualifications: Education/Experience: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year of experience in construction, maintenance and repair of water, sanitary and storm sewer systems, or equivalent. Past experience in operations of backhoe and end loader equipment, driving of heavy construction and sewer flushing/televising equipment preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Required Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: Utility Maintenance Worker I / II:
Valid Illinois driver’s license
Valid Class A CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement within one year of hire
Utility Maintenance Worker I – in addition:
Class D certification within one year of hire
Collections certification within one year of hire
Physical/Mental Requirements: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with assistance).
Working Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
The position requires work in all weather conditions.
Salary and Benefits:
Utility Maintenance Worker II: Grade: P04 / Salary: $28.67-$37.29
Utility Maintenance Worker I: Grade: P07 / Salary: $32.45-$42.15
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Benefits: Includes Union Local 150 health and dental insurance benefits at no cost to the employee, employee-sponsored vision insurance, deferred compensation opportunity, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at Elmhurst.org/jobs.
TheCityofElmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr