Public Works – Senior Maintenance Worker – Underground

Do you prefer to spend your work day outside of the typical office environment? Do you want to work with a great team and enjoy your job? Are you someone who wants to use their skills to help ensure the safety of residents?

If this sounds like you, you might be a great fit for the Senior Maintenance Worker - Underground position with the Village of Westmont!

Why Work for Westmont?

Westmont is a community of 24,429 residents in the southeastern portion of DuPage County. We are centrally located in the Chicago Metro area with easy access to major highways and Metra, making commuting a breeze. We are home to both Fortune 500 companies and small to midsize local businesses, including over 100 restaurants, so we have a little something for everyone.

The Village values its employees; and while we have high expectations of staff, we appreciate that people have lives outside of work. This is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

● Merit and Bonus program including ability to receive yearly bonuses and spot bonuses
● 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)

What Does a Senior Maintenance Worker - Underground do?
This position will report to the Public Works facility each day and under general supervision of the Public Works Supervisor - Underground Division, operates varied
equipment engaged in several programs, such as water main repairs, repair of fire hydrants and valves, storm sewer repairs, storm sewer maintenance and locating of
underground utilities for J.U.L.I.E. and other related programs, which includes the operation of heavy equipment; acts as lead worker or crew chief in directing workers on a specific project.
For more information, please click here to see the full job description.

Are You Qualified?
● Requires a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience working for a municipality or similar agency and/or construction experience with a private contractor , preferably with water distribution or storm sewer systems, or experience in the operation of related equipment.
● Requires possession of a valid Illinois CDL Class “B” vehicle operator’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement.
● Requires possession of an IEPA Class D or C Water Operator license, or Operator in Training designation and ability to obtain an IEPA Class D or C Water Operator
license within three (3) months.
● Requires ability to act as a lead worker in directing work activities to employees on specific assignments.
● Requires ability and willingness to respond to emergency calls on a 24 hour, 7 day basis and within a 30-45 minute time period. Ability to accept after hours standby assignments.
● Requires skill in the operation of equipment such as backhoes and vactors.
● Requires ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with municipal employees and the general public.
● Possesses a safety-focused mindset.
● Reliable attendance is essential for success.

What Will I Get Paid?
This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Starting wage range is $31.32/hr - $41.11/hr (DOQ), with the top of the range being $46.98/hr.

How Do I Apply?
To apply, please complete our online employment application by clicking here.

The Village of Westmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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