Salary: $26.33 - $35.72 HourlyLocation : Lake in the Hills, ILJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024.12.06Department: Public WorksDivision: Public PropertiesOpening Date: 12/06/2024Closing Date: 12/22/2024 4:59 PM CentralSummary This position performs semi-skilled to skilled assistance with the day-to-day maintenance and repair of Village infrastructure including streets, right-of-ways, the airport, parks and other public properties. This position reports to the Public Properties Superintendent or designee.Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Performs various standard tasks using a wide variety of manual and powered equipment including, but not limited to: drills, power saws, ballfield prep machines, shovels, rakes, push mowers, riding mowers, string trimmers, wheel barrows, tampers, rototillers, compressors, chippers, jackhammers, backhoes, loaders, tractors; pouring and shoveling asphalt, concrete, gravel, dirt, sand, hot and cold patch, crack filling; drive one of a variety of light to medium duty vehicles on a daily basis; receives training in the operation and care of vehicles and equipment.
- Assists with the repair of curbing, storm sewers and sidewalks.
- Assists with the maintenance and inspection of storm sewers.
- Maintains and inspects manholes, river/creeks, lakes, dams, parks, and other related areas; repair yards and fences; assists with repairing catch basins, culverts, parks equipment and retaining walls.
- Assists with installation of street signs, striping streets and parking lots.
- Assists in the removal of trash from parks, right of ways detentions, open spaces, etc.
- Shovels and spread asphalt and asphalt base in patching, repairing and reconstructing streets; clean and fill road cracks with sealing material.
- Operates a street sweeper cleaning Village street, and gutters along assigned routes; prepare reports regarding completed routes and activities.
- Uses concrete cutting and breaking equipment; pours and assists in finishing concrete and masonry work; constructs concrete forms and performs rough carpentry work.
- Trims trees along parkway; rake, vacuum, and load fallen leaves into trucks; performs brush pickup and cleanup duties caused by storm damage; transports to landfill sites; chips brush as necessary.
- Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed and adheres to all departmental and Village safety policies. Advises supervisor of hazards and corrective actions.
- Responds to after-hours callbacks; prepares for and confronts emergency conditions as necessary to maintain efficient and effective Village services.
- Keeps and maintains all records and documentation of work performed.
- Performs other duties as directed by the Superintendent or designee.
Minimum Required QualificationsMinimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: High School diploma or equivalent, with one-year public works experience or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Must possess or obtain in a timely fashion an Illinois Class B commercial driver's license with air brakes endorsement.Physical and Work Environment Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsLanguage Ability and Interpersonal CommunicationAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, the general public and immediate supervisor.Mathematical AbilityAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide.Judgment and Situational Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.Ability to utilize a variety of manual and power equipment.Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedules.Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with ordinances, regulations, established policies and department procedures.Physical RequirementsAbility to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements required in operation of construction equipment including backhoes, skidsteers, end loaders, power saws, small and large trucks, and assorted tools commonly used in Public Works operations.Must have sufficient visual ability to operate equipment and trucks during daylight and night hours to observe unsafe roadways, to read and write reports and correspondence. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include climbing stairs/ladders, walking, crouching, crawling, stooping, bending, twisting, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment and lifting heavy objects.Environmental AdaptabilityAbility to perform work where environmental factors such as irate individuals, weather conditions, confined space entry and work in heights may cause discomfort.Ability to work near moving mechanical parts, noise, dust, and vibration.The Village of Lake in the Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.The Village of Lake in the Hills offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan to its full-time employees which includes company contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. As an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund employer, the Village is dedicated to helping employees prepare for their futures. Additional retirement savings options are available through a 457 plan. Village employees have access to pre-tax savings for medical and dependent care expenses through Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account plans, as the Village is aware of the expenses associated with raising a family and caring for a future. Readily acknowledging the need for employees' work/life balance, the Village of Lake in the Hills offers paid vacation, sick and personal time off along with 10 holidays. 01 Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?
02 Do you have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no moving violations)?
03 Do you have an Illinois Class A or Class B Driver's License?
04 If you do not have an Illinois Class B commercial driver's license with air brakes endorsement, are you willing to get one in a timely fashion?
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