Salary: $25.75 Hourly Location : Public Services Building; 1150 Half Day Rd.; Highland Park, IL Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2024-28 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 09/09/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Description of Primary Purpose Employee is part of crew that assists with asphalt and concrete construction and maintenance in street/alley repairs: repairs pot holes; shovels and rakes asphalt; repairs sidewalks, driveway aprons, and other concrete structures; assists with mixing and pouring concrete; assists with setting forms and finishing work. Employee is part of crew that performs other maintenance work in the City's right-of-way, including restoration work following asphalt or concrete construction and/or maintenance work. Uses available tools and repair parts to repair specific problems. Performs other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities: Employee is part of crew that assists with asphalt and concrete construction and maintenance in street/alley repairs: repairs pot holes; shovels and rakes asphalt; repairs sidewalks, driveway aprons, and other concrete structures; assists with mixing and pouring concrete; assists with setting forms and finishing work. Employee is part of crew that performs other maintenance work in the City's right-of-way, including restoration work following asphalt or concrete construction and/or maintenance work. Uses available tools and repair parts to repair specific problems. Performs other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description Education and ExperienceRequired Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Experience: Provide proof of satisfactory past work-related experience in the Public Works or Construction Trades. One (1) year of prior municipal (or similar) work experience preferred. Certification or License: A valid Illinois Commercial Driver's License Class A or B, or equivalent. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies: Practices and procedures for safe operation of materials, machinery, vehicles and equipment necessary for street, sewer and water distribution maintenance; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to public works maintenance. Ability to: Read and follow work orders, use hand and power tools; follow safety precautions and recognize hazards; communicate orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Supplemental InformationSafety Functions:
- Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety policies and procedures.
- Immediately reports all unsafe conditions.
- Keeps work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
- Adheres to all safety rules and established work procedures.
- Maintains appropriate physical fitness to perform essential job functions.
Work Environment: Public Works normal work day operations are Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. This position is expected to be approximately an 1100 to 1500 hour assignment. During emergencies, employees may be required to be available during off hours. The work environment is varied with loud to very loud noise and hearing protection may be required. Most repair and maintenance work is performed in the outside and seasonal temperatures and weather conditions may vary from extremely hot, humid and dusty to extremely cold and wet. Bloodborne Pathogens: None. Tools and Equipment Used: The position requires the knowledge, skill and ability to operate the following equipment: construction tools and equipment including but not limited to: mechanized skid steer and breaker, air compressor and air tools (jack hammer, chisels, drills), shovels, picks, and brooms, chain saws, trimmers; hand tools, sign bucket machine, front end loaders and back hoes, trucks (pickup, 1 ton, 2-1/2 tons and 5 ton and bucket trucks), levels, rulers, lutes and rollers, back-hoe, excavators, vacuum trucks, flusher/jetter trucks, snow plows and other motorized equipment. Part-time positions are not offered benefits. 01 Do you have a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
02 Do you have any snow plowing experience during daytime and overnight hours? 03 Do you have experience in making signs, asphalt patches, or concrete work? (Check all that apply)
- Making Signs
- Asphalt Patches
- Concrete Work
04 Do you have experience maintaining Water Distribution or Metering Systems? If yes, please explain. 05 Do you have experience maintaining Storm or Sanitary Sewer Systems? If yes, please explain. 06 Do you have a tanker endorsement?
Required Question