Career Opportunities: Winter Laborer (Engineering & Public Works) CDL required (13702) - Village of Schaumburg

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

Human Resources Department

101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193

http://www.schaumburg.com/

The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity. Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey; having multiplehighly-awarded and accredited departments; being selected as a Best-In-Class-Employer by Gallagher for midsize employers and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois. 

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Winter Laborer (Engineering & Public Works) CDL required

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

PAY RATE:  $29.96 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position performs unskilled labor and performs snow and ice removal operations on village streets and village-owned parking lots on a temporary as-needed basis. Work consists of assisting staff in the maintenance and repair of village infrastructure, buildings, grounds, and facilities.  This position may also perform semi-skilled mechanical labor as well as custodial work.

The position is typically from November 1st to April 30th based on a 40-hour work week. The work schedule may change depending on snow and ice operational needs. 

JOB DUTIES:

1.    Performs a variety of routine unskilled manual tasks, uses simple tools, and carries and wheels heavy material as required.
2.    Performs minor maintenance and custodial work in the care of Village owned buildings, grounds, and facilities.
3.    Performs shop and yard clean-up and organization. Is responsible for the arrangement, location, and proper operation of job-related tools and equipment in the shop/yard environment.
4.    Drives a 58,000-pound GVWR truck hauling gravel, fill, or other material or plowing snow, services trucks, and other equipment.
5.    Performs snow and ice control duties and assists in emergencies such as floods and wind or rainstorms.
6.    Salts and shovels sidewalks.
7.    Assists in processing and filling material requests and distributions of both fleet and public works-related material.
8.    Thorough knowledge of the department’s standard operating procedures and safety practices.
9.    Keeps accurate records of accomplishments.
10.    Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.    Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
2.    Working knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
3.    A minimum of one year of experience operating dump trucks with plow and salt spreaders.
4.    Possession of a valid Class A or B (CDL) Illinois driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
5.    Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.
 

BENEFITS:

Part-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications.  Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).

THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER