Maintenance Worker - Water

Village of Hanover Park • Hanover Park, IL

2d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of water mains and associated appurtenances. The employee may also perform, or be trained in, related activities in any or all divisions of the Public Works Department. The role includes maintaining the water distribution system, installing and servicing meters, responding to customer concerns, supporting seasonal snow and ice removal and brush pickup programs, and performing minor equipment maintenance. The employee must follow safety procedures and be available to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and two years of experience in water/sewer or street maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class B Illinois commercial driver’s license (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement, or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs water distribution system components, including broken water mains, distribution valves, B-boxes, and fire hydrants.
• Installs commercial and residential water meters and communication devices; inspects installations for defects, leaks, and other issues; replaces meters and cables; and installs water shut-off valves.
• Uses smart metering technology to take reads and troubleshoot electronic components.
• Investigates customer complaints.
• Turns water on and off for leaks, delinquent bills, new accounts, and vacant buildings.
• Repairs yards using hand equipment and repairs fences using posts and concrete.
• Assists with snow and ice removal, operating a front-end loader, pickup truck with plow, and dump trucks with plows and salt spreaders.
• Assists with brush pickup using a chipper and supports tree trimming and loading tree parts into a truck.
• Performs minor maintenance on tools and equipment, such as changing filters and oil on concrete saws and using vises to disassemble pipes and meters.
• Follows safety regulations, policies, procedures, and recognized safe work practices.
• Reports unsafe conditions and acts, and reports accidents to the supervisor promptly.
• Responds to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick days.
• Fully paid life insurance policy equal to annual salary.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Medical insurance with an 11% employee contribution.
• Free single dental coverage.
• Annual employee awards and appreciation event.
• Annual employee picnic.
• Annual holiday party.
• Wellness events.
• Free gym membership.
• Free public transit, with the first month of rides provided.
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED