Street & System Operator

Street & System Operator

Village of Rantoul, IL

Rantoul, IL

$23.69 an hour
- Full-time

• $23.69 an hour

• Full-time

• Weekends as needed
• Evenings as needed
• Holidays
• On call

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays

Department

Public Works

Location

Public Works Street Department (Rantoul, IL)

Position Type

FT Employee

Salary

$23.69 per hour

Open Date

08/18/2026

Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work and support the renaissance of a community with a prominent history and prosperous future? The Village of Rantoul is the third largest community in Champaign County and it is situated in the heart of Central Illinois. This family-friendly village is experiencing tremendous growth combining its rural charm with high quality of life amenities.

Rantoul offers an emerging economy with an established industrial park and commercial opportunities a diverse educational experience a downtown staged for redevelopment a 75+ acre sports complex and focus on health and wellness with numerous outdoor and indoor recreational amenities.

The Village of Rantoul is now hiring for a Street & System Operator. This is a full-time hourly position.

The Street & System Operator will help maintain install and repair the components of the water distribution system and the drainage ditches / storm water systems that lies within the right-of-way. Will also operate and maintain vehicles and equipment used for repair and maintenance of facilities within the Village of Rantoul right-of-ways including streets sidewalks signage and trees.

• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A valid State of Illinois CDL Vehicle Operator’s License
• Working knowledge of water system repair procedures
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment hazards
• Be able to safely maintain and skillfully operate a wide variety of tools; vehicles; and equipment
• Must be willing to be on our on-call rotation
• Respond to emergency calls as needed
• Must be willing to work evenings; holidays; and weekends as needed
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate effectively and professional at all times both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to work independently and/or as a team environment
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

• Knowledge of all applicable safety procedures and precautions
• Ability to determine malfunction in equipment and to take corrective action
• Repair sidewalks; streets; and alleys
• Prepare surfaces and sidewalks for repair or for demolition and removal
• Prepare concrete forms; places; and finishes concrete
• Operate asphalt patching equipment including asphalt kettles; asphalt cutters; and other miscellaneous asphalt tools
• Might assist with larger equipment as approved
• Operate tampers; concrete cutters; concrete vibrators; hand and small power tools
• Maintain; install; and repair the components of the water distribution system
• Repair main breaks; remove broken valves and hydrants
• Install hydrants; valves; service connections; valve boxes; and b-boxes
• Installs new service lines; test valves and flush hydrants
• Install; replace; or repair signs; street paint; and other traffic related Village of Rantoul property to ensure proper traffic and pedestrian safety
• Operate and maintain street painting tools and equipment including the self-propelled line marking equipment
• Maintain landscape and ground of Village or Rantoul sites as required which may include building maintenance; tree trimming and removal; including chipping and stump grinding
• Assist in regularly scheduled collection of brush and leaves; operates and maintains brush chipper
• Operate and maintain leaf vacuum; cleans and restores job site after project completion; clean drainage ditches; structures; and waterways as necessary
• Respond to work orders concerning customer services and/or complaints such as low water pressure; determine the cause; communicate with your Supervisor about the complaint; then perform repairs as directed by your Supervisor
• Operate all equipment; machinery; and vehicles including street rollers; street sweepers; crack sealing equipment; trucks; snow plows; and a variety of handheld power tools; etc.; to ensure the proper maintenance and repair of Village of Rantoul streets; alleys; sidewalks; curbs; and other grounds as needed
• Operate trucks with plows / spreader attachments for the removal of snow and the…