Public Works – Maintenance Worker Maintenance – Underground

The Village of Westmont is seeking a motivated and willing maintenance worker to join our team in the Underground division of our Public Works Department. This person will work to ensure the below ground infrastructure is maintained and in proper working order.

This position will learn the basics of water main repairs, repair of fire hydrants and valves, storm sewer repairs, storm sewer maintenance and locating of underground utilities for JULIE. This position offers a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the Underground division with potential to prepare for the next step to the Senior Maintenance Worker position. To be considered for the Senior Maintenance Worker position, minimum requirements include obtaining the Class D water license and becoming a competent person in excavation and confined space.

• Merit and Bonus program, including ability to receive yearly bonuses and spot bonuses
• Longevity pay (1% added to base wage for every 5 consecutive years of service)
• Vacation (available from date of hire)
• 10 paid holidays
• 4 floating holidays
• Sick leave (accrued year over year with no cap and a cash payout upon 20 years of service or retirement)
• Medical (employee portion is 13-15% of premium)
• Dental (single tier is free and applied to all other tiers)
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Deferred 457 compensation plan
• IMRF pension
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Rotating paid standby assignments of approximately 14 hours per week at time and a half, every six (6) weeks (eligible after a six (6) to twelve (12) month acclimation period)
• Ability to earn and accrue comp time (48 hours rolling comp time bank)

From season to season our days may vary but a glimpse into a day of a Maintenance Worker in the Underground Division:

• Working alone or in pairs to complete JULIE locates
• Repairing storm sewers and water distribution systems
• Storm sewer cleaning and jetting

For more information and job description please visit the Village website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Opportunities

• Familiar with a municipality or similar agency, preferably with experience in water distribution or storm sewer systems.
• Having a team mindset in all settings but especially those in emergency situations where there are many things going on at once.
• Being able to work with different types of tools, from hand tools to large machinery such as bobcats and forklifts.
• Preferably having your Illinois CDL Class “B” license with tanker endorsement and airbrakes

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position with a starting wage range of $26.60/hr – $34.91/hr (DOQ).

To apply, please complete our online employment application by visiting the Village website: -Opportunities

The Village of Westmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.