JOBS

The Glen Ellyn Public Works Department is seeking qualified applicants to join its Streets Division team. This position may be filled at either the Maintenance Worker I (MWI) or Maintenance Worker II (MWII) level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills. This position performs a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public infrastructure, along with playing an integral role in snow removal activities. The position requires a dependable, safety focused individual who is committed to high quality public service.
This is a full-time, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position with full benefits and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a defined benefit retirement plan. Comprehensive benefits package also includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life/AD&D coverage, flexible spending, transit, 457 deferred compensation plan, paid time off, a wellness incentive program, and tuition reimbursement. The hourly pay range for MWI is $27.49-38.49 and for MWII $28.87-40.42, actual starting pay to commensurate with experience.
The following skills and experience are preferred for MWI candidates and required for MWII candidates (or an equivalent combination of similar skills and experience):

• Possession of a Class ‘B’ CDL, with air brake endorsement
• Perform JULIE locates for electrical lines
• Possession of basic knowledge and skills related to maintenance of streetlights
• Knowledge of MUTCD in relation to signage and traffic control devices
• Experience with in-house creation of street signs
• Installation of signs, marker posts, benches, trash cans and other public assets
• Experience and knowledge of asphalt and concrete work
• Experience with snow removal, especially in a municipal setting (roadways and parking lots)
  Essential Functions:
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy-duty tools and equipment properly & safely.
• Perform street & sidewalk maintenance such as concrete and asphalt pavement and sidewalk repairs.
• Install and maintain traffic control devices in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic control Devices (MUTCD).
• Manufacture, maintain, and install street signs and posts.
• Maintain streetlights, traffic signals, and parking meters.
• Install and maintain streetscape infrastructure (benches, trash cans, fencing, etc.).
• Assist the general public and private contractors with questions and concerns.
• Prepare accurate work records including time spent and materials used.
• Set up safe work zones and use appropriate safety equipment.
• Assist in emergency response operations and community special events.
• Participate in snow removal operations according to the snow and ice removal plan.