Location: Rockford,IL, USA
3 Opening PositionsDEFINITION: Under immediate supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in the repair, installation, and maintenance of water mains, valves, service lines, hydrants, and manholes which requires unskilled to semi-skilled labor; operates a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment; works to improve the overall reliability of water system components.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Completion of a High School diploma or GED. Six (6) months of experience in general laboring tasks or in related work; or, any equivalent combination of training and experience.WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Work is performed outdoors in all kinds of weather. Employees are required to take appropriate safety measures working around excavation equipment, trenches and excavation sites and vehicle traffic. Standing, walking, reaching, handling equipment and tools, climbing ladders, crawling, squatting and bending are daily physical demands. Repetitive lifting of items weighing over 50 pounds is required.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a valid Illinois Driver's License and a Class B CDL permit at the time of hire.Ability to obtain a Class B Illinois Commercial Driver's License within six months of hire.Effective March 3, 2004: All new hires shall be required to obtain a Class A license as required by position.Ability to work well with the general public.Residency Requirement:Modified November 15, 2021: All employees (except Police Sworn and Fire Sworn) hired on or after June 1, 2018 shall reside anywhere in Winnebago County or within fifteen (15) miles of Rockford City Hall (425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104) within six (6) months after their introductory period. Department Heads shall live within the municipal boundaries of the city of Rockford.Effective June 1, 2018 all newly hired employees, including newly hired Department Heads, shall live within the municipal boundaries of City of Rockford within six (6) months of their completion of their introductory period.Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNALLocation : PW WATER DISTRIBUTION 2Grade : 2024 RANGE 20Group : AFSCME 105Job Class : MAINTENANCE WORKER AFS1Posting End : 11/18/2024Details : Job DescriptionMINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.11linkCopy Job Detail Link linkCopy Direct To Application Link'); return false; id= Target >share