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City of Benton

WATER DEPT. MAINTENANCE

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What they do

A Water Resource Specialist samples water, analyzes samples, and provides information on environmental or health risks. Assists local and state governments with planning and watershed resource management. May specialize as an environmental scientist. May work as a water or wastewater treatment plant operator.

$103,016 / year median in Illinois

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Job Description

THE CITY OF BENTON WILL BE HIRING FOR A FULL TIME POSITION IN THE BENTON WATER DEPARTMENT. DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF WATER METERS
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INSTALLING AND REPAIRING WATER MAINS AND VALVES
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INSTALLING, REPAIRING, AND CLEANING OF SEWER LINES AND MANHOLES
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MAKING REPAIRS TO EQUIPMENT WHEN NECESSARY
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AND PERFORM ALL OTHER DUTIES CONNECTED WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF WATER DISTRIBUTION AND SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS. THE INDIVIDUAL FOR THE FULL TIME POSITION MUST OBTAIN A VALID CDL DRIVER'S LICENSE WITHIN SIX
(6)
MONTHS AFTER EMPLOYMENT, RESIDE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, AND PASS A COMPLETE PHYSICAL/DRUG SCREENING TEST AND POLICE BACKGROUND CHECK, AND RESIDE WITHIN FRANKLIN COUNTY WITHIN 1 YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT. ALL JOB APPLICATIONS/RESUMES MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN
September 23, 2026 AT 4:00 P.M.
Pay:
From $19.20 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurance