Maintenance Worker

Salary: $32.95 - $45.39 Hourly
Location : Public Services Building; 1150 Half Day Rd.; Highland Park, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-16
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description of Primary Purpose
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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 and Experience
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.

Full-time employees are entitled to a host of wide-ranging benefits including:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pension Programs
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation Time (80.00 hr year one accrual rate)
• Paid Personal Time (40.00 hr annual, prorated in year one)
• Paid Sick Time (96.00 hr year one accrual rate)

01


Do you possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• I possess a CDL (Class A)
• I possess a CDL (Class B)
• No, I do not currently possess a valid CDL

02


Do you have experience in making signs, asphalt patching, or concrete work? If yes, please describe your experience in one or two sentences.
03


Do you have experience maintaining Storm or Sanitary Sewer Systems? If yes, please describe your experience in one or two sentences.
Required Question