Winter Laborer (Engineering & Public Works) seasonal

Winter Laborer (Engineering & Public Works) Seasonal

This position performs unskilled labor and performs snow and ice removal operations on village streets and village-owned parking lots on a temporary as-needed basis. Work consists of assisting staff in the maintenance and repair of village infrastructure, buildings, grounds, and facilities. This position may also perform semi-skilled mechanical labor as well as custodial work.

The position is typically from November 1st to April 30th based on a 40-hour work week. The work schedule may change depending on snow and ice operational needs.

• Performs a variety of routine unskilled manual tasks, uses simple tools, and carries and wheels heavy material as required.
• Performs minor maintenance and custodial work in the care of Village owned buildings, grounds, and facilities.
• Performs shop and yard clean-up and organization. Is responsible for the arrangement, location, and proper operation of job-related tools and equipment in the shop/yard environment.
• Drives a 58,000-pound GVWR truck hauling gravel, fill, or other material or plowing snow, services trucks, and other equipment.
• Performs snow and ice control duties and assists in emergencies such as floods and wind or rainstorms.
• Salts and shovels sidewalks.
• Assists in processing and filling material requests and distributions of both fleet and public works-related material.
• Keeps accurate records of accomplishments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Working knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
• A minimum of one year of experience operating dump trucks with plow and salt spreaders.
• Possession of a valid Class A or B (CDL) Illinois driver's license with air brake endorsement.
• Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.
• Ability to establish good working relationships.
• Ability to carry out assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read street maps and route maps in the English language.
• Ability to complete related paperwork in the English language.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.
• Ability to communicate over the radio or phone in the English language.
• Proficient use of four-wheel and/or six-wheel dump trucks with plow and salt spreader.

• Subject to high levels of noise for an extended period.
• Subject to extremes of temperature for prolonged periods or abrupt temperature changes.
• Subject to fumes or disagreeable odors.
• Subject to extended periods of isolation.
• Subject to inclement weather conditions.
• Subject to working in wet, dirty, dusty, hot, humid, and/or cold conditions in high vehicle traffic areas.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions. Ability to lift and move 75 pounds frequently.
• Frequent and/or prolonged bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, or reaching.
• Occasionally works at heights/depths of 10 to 60 feet above or below ground.

Starting pay rate: $31.79 - $35.37 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek. Salary dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $31.79 - $46.10.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

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