Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker

County of DuPage•Darien, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

DuPage County Stormwater Management Department is hiring a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker to work at the Marionbrook Underground Facility in Darien, Illinois. The position is included in the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 bargaining unit. The worker maintains stormwater facilities, drainage systems, equipment, and department-managed open space, and supports construction and excavation projects. The role also includes operating heavy equipment, responding to certain emergencies, supervising summer help, and training employees in lower-level maintenance positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three years of specialized experience in preventative and corrective maintenance, wastewater and water collection and distribution systems, treatment plant knowledge, and equipment maintenance, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
One year of lead worker responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Obtain an Illinois Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with air brakes and tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
Complete a post-offer physical.
Pass a pre-employment background check.
Comply with U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Responsibilities

Perform landscaping and site maintenance for department-owned and managed open space.
Maintain, install, troubleshoot, rebuild, repair, and replace stormwater equipment, including landscape equipment, small motors, and pumps.
Help ensure the operation of stormwater facilities and drainage systems for the public.
Remove stream blockages and debris jams.
Flush, televise, and repair storm sewer systems.
Maintain and repair stormwater facilities and assist with department construction and excavation projects.
Operate heavy equipment, including dump trucks, skid loaders, front-end loaders, and vactor trucks.
Play an integral role in constructing in-house drainage and stormwater improvement projects.
Complete jobs cautiously, safely, and in an orderly manner.
Order parts and complete material requests.
Repair lift stations and respond to emergencies, sometimes assisting the public works department with water main breaks, sewer backups, and lift station problems.
Supervise summer help performing lawn maintenance, painting, cleaning, and related work.
Train employees in lower-level maintenance positions.