Workforce Development Worker - Lead Service Line

Nature Of Work

This is an entry‑level manual labor workforce development program involving on‑the‑job training to perform lead service line replacements (city owned), maintenance and repair on the municipal water distribution and sewer conveyance systems, and pavement. Work includes participating in the replacement of lead service lines, repair and restoration of streets, sidewalks, alleys and parkways, detection of water/sewer line leaks, and maintenance of the water/sewer system.

Safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, gloves and steel‑toed shoes are worn. This program does not guarantee future employment and is limited to a maximum of 2 years, dependent on performance and city funding.

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work and training are performed under the general supervision of a full‑time employee reporting to a supervisor. Daily work assignments are given verbally or in writing. Work is reviewed through ongoing observation, written and verbal communication, meetings, and feedback. Guidance is provided through city rules, safety regulations, and directives from the Illinois EPA. Performance is evaluated at least every six months for safety, skill, quality, adherence to rules, and classification standards.

Employees have regular contact with other city employees, Commonwealth Edison, Nicor, and the general public to locate mains and notify of problems.

• Assist in lead service line replacements.
• Assist in the repair of water mains, water service lines, valves, and fire hydrants using hand and power tools.
• Assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of the municipal sewer conveyance system including pipelines, manholes, and catch basins.
• Digs ditches and holes.
• Repairs and restores streets, sidewalks, alleys, and parkways.
• Work with a crew to make point repairs on collapsed sewer mains.
• Inspect manholes to determine condition and locate stoppages.
• Assist in cleaning and repairing inlets, catch basins, and manholes using hand and power tools.
• Assist in installing precast concrete sections and adjustment rings to raise manhole structures to prescribed street level.
• Break asphalt and other pavement using hydraulic pavement breaker, air hammer, pick, and shovel.
• Perform excavation of streets, alleys, curbs, and sidewalks, including back‑fill and temporary patching.
• Operate and maintain backhoe, heavy equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Upon possession of a CDL permit, drive various trucks to transport crew, materials, equipment, and spoils; load and unload trucks as appropriate.
• Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines and attachments.
• Compact excavation trenches using air, gasoline, and hydraulic powered compactors.
• Measure distances of excavation sites using tape measure and mark outline of areas to be trenched as directed by supervisor.
• Replace manhole and catch basin covers.
• Assist in updating sewer atlas maps.
• Cut sections of pipe with a cut‑off saw, remove damaged sections from the ditch, replace broken pipes, reconnect pipe sections using pipe sleeves or repair clamps, and inspect joints for tightness and seal before backfill.
• Assist with sewer cleaning using a power rodder, high‑velocity water jetting, and catch basin cleaning equipment.
• Post and remove temporary street signs and notify community members of water service disruptions caused by emergency repairs.
• Make minor repairs to treatment plant buildings.
• Maintain equipment.
• Perform various functions in snow and ice control operations, including plowing, anti/de‑icing of roadways, lots, and walkways; sweep walks, shovel snow, operate a snow blower, and spread salt and other de‑icing agents.
• Receive and unload deliveries and supplies.
• Safely operate medium to large vehicles and equipment while pulling short/long trailers up to 10,000 lbs. with secured loads.
• Operate various public works/construction equipment associated with lead service line replacements, street maintenance, ROW repair and restoration.
• Place and finish concrete, lay and roll asphalt, set brick pavers.
• Other duties as assigned.

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