Snow Plow Assistant (As Needed)
About The Position
Hanover Township is hiring a seasonal Snow Plow Assistant to support snow and ice removal in Cook County communities including Bartlett, Streamwood, Elgin, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg. Duties include operating Township 3/4-ton pickup trucks and dump trucks equipped with plows and salt-spreading devices, and clearing roadways and facility parking lots of snow and ice. Other duties may be assigned. This is a non-exempt, as-needed position, with hours dependent on winter conditions and potentially including evenings and weekends. The seasonal position runs through the winter season, typically through March. The pay rate is $25.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Illinois CDL license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have three years of related roadway maintenance and snowplowing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Successfully complete a background check, drug screen, and physical as a condition of employment.
- Be able to perform manual labor for extended periods in all weather conditions.
- Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Responsibilities
- Operate Township 3/4-ton pickup trucks and dump trucks equipped with plows and salt-spreading devices.
- Clear roadways and facility parking lots of snow and ice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers per year.
- Access to Hanover Township’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Education Level
High school or GED
