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Public Works Employee

Village of Rochester
1 Community Drive, Rochester, IL 62563
$18.11 an hour - Full-time

Location

1 Community Drive, Rochester, IL 62563

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Retirement plan

Full job description

PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT

The Village of Rochester Department of Public Works is seeking candidates for a full-time Public Works maintenance position. This individual needs to possess a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license (will be required to upgrade to a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) through in-house training) basic mechanical knowledge, and equipment use skills. Desired skills include general construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and mechanical inclination. Municipal experience in water distribution, sewer collection system, streets and/or other public works related skills are a plus. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is also a plus.

The responsibilities of the position will center around the maintenance of the village water system. Other duties will include regular and emergency maintenance of the sanitation sewer collection system, storm sewer collection system, park maintenance, streets, snow removal, buildings, grounds, fleet, and equipment.

This position shares On-Call status with other members of the staff on a rotational weekly basis. Occasional night, weekend and holiday emergency work is required. The candidate must be able to: respond to emergency call outs within one hour, work during inclement weather conditions and can lift fifty pounds.

The right person will be aware of, and put into practice, safe work site habits. They must also be able to work alone and/or work as a part of a team. As well as being able to follow verbal and written instructions. The right candidate will understand they represent the village and are required to be courteous and professional when dealing with the public, both during and after the workday.

This position offers paid dental, vision, and health insurance for employees, sick leave, personal leave, paid holidays, paid vacation, IMRF retirement, and paid training.

Application forms are available at the Village of Rochester, #1 Community Drive, Rochester, Illinois or on our website rochesteril.org. http://rochesteril.org/files/manual/2262/Employment_Application.pdf

The Village of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace.

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:30pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.11 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tools provided
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Rochester, IL 62563 (Required)

Work Location: In person