Crew Worker - Streets - Full-time

POSITION: Crew Worker DATE: October 11, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Public Services REPORTS TO: Public Services Roadway Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt WAGE RANGE: $62,443 – 91,291 will consider hiring above the starting rate if applicant has previous applicable public works experience Position Purpose Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks appropriate to the particular assigned function. May rotate to any Public Services division including, but not limited to, roadway, water/sewer, forestry, horticulture/parks and building maintenance. Job Duties Essential Functions Maintains and repairs streets and roadways. Performs asphalt and concrete repair, pothole repair, crack filling. Cuts pavement, digs area, shovels, smoothes, rolls asphalt. Applies traffic control stripes and crosswalks. Grades shoulder gravel. Clears roadway during and after hazardous weather. Maintains street signs. Performs snow and ice removal from streets and sidewalks. Performs parkway restoration: maintains and repairs streetscape and landscape treatments requiring debris removal, mowing, weed whipping, planting, pruning, seeding, fertilizing, brick and cement work, irrigation installations and repairs. Performs tree planting, pruning, and removal on Village property and parkways. Plants new trees and mulches. Prunes and trims trees to ensure safety of residents while complying with proper Forester instructions for proper tree growth. Removes trees by cutting down in whole or in piece depending on size and location of tree. Maintains right-of-way turf and ornamental landscaping. Mows, weeds, prunes, mulches, waters as required. Restores parkways after maintenance repair activities. Performs brush/trash collection. Operates truck for brush/trash collection and manually picks up brush and loads in chipper. Restores roadways and parkways after maintenance repair activities. Performs set-up, break-down, and clean-up for Village events, festivals and functions including setting up stages, making trash boxes, putting out barricades, putting up banners, and breaking down/cleaning up same at completion of festival. Installs and removes holiday decorations on ground, in trees, on light poles, etc. Assembles and maintains streetscape furniture including park benches and trash receptacles. Works as flagger for crew working in traffic. Inspects, maintains and monitors water/sewer pumps, filters. Maintains repairs and replaces valves, hydrants and meters. Installs, maintains and repairs water meters. Assists in meter reading. Performs meter turn on/offs. Repairs water main breaks. Performs excavating, trenching and shoring. Operates all tools and equipment needed to perform job duties while adhering to all safety rules and practices. Reports all accidents and injuries according to Village Safety policy and procedure. Responds to inquiries and complaints, responds to emergencies and resolves service requests. Marginal Functions Performs Community Pool maintenance. May train less senior Crew Workers and seasonal Crew Workers on Public Services operations. Perform other duties as assigned. Environmental Factors The work environment generally includes the outdoors, operating a vehicle and working in a garage setting. The noise level is occasionally loud. The incumbent is subject to inclement weather conditions, working in high traffic areas, working near moving mechanical parts, high levels of noise for an extended period of time and exposure to chemicals, fumes or disagreeable odors. Physical Requirements Occasionally required to sit; use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, lift, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally works at heights/depths of 75 feet above or below ground. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and skill in use of tools commonly used: End loader Rototiller Chainsaw Backhoe Mower Forklift Dump truck (with and without plow) Weed whip Skid Loader Street/Sidewalk Sweeper Salt Spreader Brush Chipper Asphalt roller Hedge Trimmer Pavement Saw Jackhammer Blower Jetter/Sewer equipment Vactor Operations Table saw Redial Arm Saw Drill Press Air Compressor Fire Extinguisher Hydrant Operation All basic hand held and hand tools including shovels, axes, rakes, brooms, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Knowledge in roadway, water/sewer, forestry, horticulture and building maintenance procedures. Occasional contact with other Village staff, outside contractors and residents; must be able to communicate verbally and demonstrate good customer relations. Ability to read water/sewer map atlas. Ability to train others in proper Public Services operations. Ability to learn, understand and adhere to all applicable safety precautions and procedures. Position Requirements Graduation from high school or GED equivalent Two to three years maintenance work experience preferred Valid IL Class B CDL required OR within six months of hire; must be maintained during course of employment with the Village Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Illinois motor vehicle driver’s license during the course of employment with the Village Must be available for emergency call-in duty on an overtime basis; this position is subject to 24-hour availability, 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays Safety Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety and security policies/procedures Immediately reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor Reports all accidents to supervisor immediately Recommends improvements to safety and security practices Obeys and adheres to all safety rules and work practices Benefits The position offers competitive health, dental and vision insurance benefits. The Village offers two deferred compensation plans as well as a post-employment health plan (PEHP). This position participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Process The selection process includes an application process, interview process, drug screening and background check. The position is open until filled. The position is expected to be filled as soon as the interview process and background checks are completed. 19 E. Chicago Hinsdale, IL 60521 The Village is an EOE employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Village of Hinsdale