Public Works Trainee

4 weeks ago


Glencoe, United States Village of Glencoe Full time

Public Works Trainees learn skills needed to maintain streets, sidewalks, water and sewer systems, forestry and grounds, along with snow and ice removal during the winter months - with technical and safety training, you’ll learn the skills needed to begin a career in Public Works

The Public Works Department is a full-service department that integrates traditional operational services, infrastructure maintenance, facility maintenance, capital projects, and engineering services.

**Responsibilities**:

- Forestry and grounds keeping maintenance
- Street, sidewalk and curb maintenance
- Sewer system maintenance
- Water system maintenance
- Snow & ice control services

**Required Qualifications**

**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) strongly preferred
- Valid driver’s license

**Interpersonal and Communication**
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work with a team
- Maintain strong working relationship with Public Works staff

**Functional Knowledge**
- Familiarity with using hand tools and power tools/equipment
- Ability to complete worksheets and reports

**Physical Requirements and Work Environment**
- Constant lifting and/or moving up to 65 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Frequent walking and standing (sometimes on uneven surfaces), talking, listening and operating computer (with or without reasonable accommodation)
- Walking, grasping, lifting and carrying objects; reaching, operating hand controls and small tools, operating foot controls (such as driving a light-duty vehicle)
- Work time is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and in a variety of environmental conditions, including (but not limited to) heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain, snow, dust and conditions normally associated with working outdoors and using hand tools and power equipment
- Strong emphasis on workplace safety

**Salary**

Starting pay rate is $18-$25 per hour depending on qualification. A $500 signing bonus may be awarded after a successful six-month trial period. Trainees are eligible to participate in the Village's insurance plans and are enrolled in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension. A paid leave benefit will be available 90 days after hire.

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Overtime

Travel requirement:

- No travel

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person



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