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Village of Fox River Grove

Maintenance Operator I, II, III

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A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

$38,886 / year median in Illinois

+14% projected growth

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MAINTENANCE OPERATOR
I, II, or
III PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
- Village of Fox River Grove, Illinois The Village of Fox River Grove is seeking qualified candidates for an open Maintenance Operator position in the Public Works Department. This is a crew worker position, performing semi-skilled labor. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be able to perform a variety of labor tasks in the operation including repair and maintenance of streets, parks, and water/sewer utilities. Applicants should possess a CDL driver's license or be eligible to obtain one within six months of hire. Lab technician skills are a plus, but not required. Possession of a water and/or wastewater license is plus, but not required. Possession of an associate's degree or greater level of education is a plus, but not required. Depending on qualifications the successful candidate will be placed in one of the following positions and the associated pay range: Maintenance Operator I is $54,000 to $73,063; Maintenance Operator II is $59,535 to $80,552; Maintenance Operator III is $68,920 to $93,249. There is an excellent benefit package. The successful applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical examination and drug test. Interested candidates should email an employment application (cover letters and resumes are encouraged, but optional) to Becky Korpan, Deputy Village Clerk, village@foxrivergrove.org. While electronic delivery is preferred, application materials may also be dropped off at the Village Hall at 305 Illinois Street, Fox River Grove, IL 60021. The deadline to submit application materials is September 21, 2026.