Maintenance Worker

Primary Purpose:

Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, service, and installation tasks on City infrastructure and properties. Work includes maintenance of roadway systems, bridges, water distribution systems, storm lines, sanitary sewer lines, ravines, ponds, sidewalks, and related appurtenances necessary for the functioning of the community.

Supervision Received:

Works under the direct supervision of the assigned section foreman.

Supervision Exercised:

None IUOE Local 150 union position. IMRF pension eligible role. New hires enter at Step 1 of salary schedule: $32.952 hourly ($68,539.73). Eligible for step increase after 6 months. Maintenance Workers may be assigned to any one of the three sections Water, Streets, and Sewer and may be transferred between sections. Water Maintain and repair water mains, water meters, fire hydrants, valves, and service lines. Water Read water meters. Streets Shovel and roll asphalt in street and alley repair. Streets Form and pour concrete curbs, gutters, slabs, sidewalks, and handicap ramps. Streets Replace, fabricate, and install street, parking, and traffic signs and posts. Streets Fill potholes. Sewer Maintain and repair sanitary and storm sewers, manholes, and inlets. Sewer Perform diagnostic functions such as dye testing and sewer televising. All Haul materials and participate in snow and ice control operations.

Education :

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required.

Experience :

Proof of satisfactory past work experience in public works or construction trades. Three years of municipal or comparable experience is preferred.

Certification or License :

A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B, with air brake endorsement, is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies :

Knowledge of safe practices and procedures for operation of materials, machinery, vehicles, and equipment used in street, sewer, and water distribution maintenance. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to public works operations. Ability to read and follow work orders, and to properly use hand and power tools. Ability to recognize hazards and take safety precautions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and the public.