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City of Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL – UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II

City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Illinois, United States, 60126

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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