Maintenance Worker - Streets

Village of Hanover Park•Hanover Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Village of Hanover Park is seeking a Maintenance Worker for its Streets department. This role is responsible for a variety of maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the safety and integrity of Village infrastructure and public spaces. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of experience in street, construction, or water/sewer maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Class B Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire, is required. This is a full-time position that may require responding to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two years of experience in street, construction, or water/sewer maintenance and repair
Possession of a valid Class B Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Execute precision repairs to concrete and asphalt assets, including curb, gutter, and sidewalk restoration, to maintain Village standards for pedestrian and vehicular safety.
Performs street maintenance and repair tasks using shovels, tampers, rakes, jackhammers, and other hand equipment, including pouring and shoveling asphalt, concrete, gravel, hot and cold patch, oil, and similar materials.
Drives a variety of vehicles on a daily basis and receives training in the operation and care of vehicles and equipment used.
Repairs curbing, storm sewers, and sidewalks using jackhammers, picks, shovels, and other related equipment.
Fragments curbing and sidewalks for replacement and removal; places forms, shapes, and finishes concrete, and patches adjoining road surfaces.
Manages stormwater infrastructure through jetting, catch-basin reconstruction, and pipe repair to mitigate local flooding and protect the watershed.
Repairs yards and fences; replaces or repairs catch basins, culverts, retaining walls, and broken drainage pipes.
Operates various equipment and drives various vehicles for the removal of snow and application of road salt to Village streets, lots, and municipal areas during inclement weather.
Preserves the visual integrity of the community by executing graffiti abatement programs on public and private property, utilizing specialized blasting and surface restoration techniques.
Repairs cleaned surfaces, including painting, staining, and sanding.
Responsible for graffiti removal on all areas within Village boundaries, including private property and the public right-of-way.
Repairs or replaces regulatory or indicator signs within the Village jurisdiction and manufactures required signs.
Performs minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor.
Reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible, but no later than the end of the employee's work shift.
Follows recognized safe work practices.
Responds to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Performs other duties as requested or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated.