Public Works Person

This position entails performing manual work in forestry, streets, and water divisions.  Work may involve maintenance work on Village streets, sidewalks, street lighting system, traffic signs, parkways, parkway trees, landscaping, and the Village’s water distribution and sewer system. The position participates in all phases of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor while operating, maintaining, repairing, improving, and/or constructing Village infrastructure, properties, facilities, and Right-of-Way. Employees are expected to learn and gain knowledge of Public Works Operations (including Water Operations requiring Class “C” Water Operator’s License) through considerable seasoning, training, and practical experience. Assignments are general and require the use of judgment in their execution. 

In addition, the Village seeks an individual who has demonstrated the ability to provide excellent customer service, communicate clearly, establish and maintain a positive attitude and effective working relationships, perform accurate work and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent schooling is required. Must be at least 18 years of age. At least one year of experience in general or municipal maintenance and repair. Candidates with experience in public works operations and maintenance are preferred. A valid Class B Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements is required within three months of employment; a valid Class A Illinois CDL is required within six months of employment. Illinois EPA Drinking Water Operator Certification Preferred

Special Requirements

Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work that will typically involve some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling moderately heavy objects and materials up to 50 pounds. Tasks may occasionally involve objects and materials up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Miscellaneous Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete and submit a Village of Lisle employment application. Resumes submitted without an employment application will not be considered. Download an application at from the Village’s website www.villageoflisle.org/Jobs. Completed applications can be submitted to: Human Resources 925 Burlington Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532 or faxed to (630) 271-4141 or emailed to hr@villageoflisle.org. Position open until filled.

Salary

Minimum starting hourly rate is $26.37/hour and includes a diverse and competitive benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan. Hiring above the minimum will be dependent on experience. This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the MAP collective bargaining agreement available on our website The normal work hours for this position are Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. (subject to snow/ice and emergency call-outs)