Utility Worker - Streets

Utility Worker - Streets

Salary

$55,921.00 - $79,886.00 Annually

Location

Public Services - 1900 Holmes Road, Elgin, IL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

20260723-01

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled work in the installation and repair of water mains, storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins, manholes, water lines; repairs, resurfaces and patches roads, bridges and alleys; may operate equipment in the performance of assigned tasks; may act as lead worker on certain assignments in directing the activities of other workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Repairs, replaces and patches street surfaces, roads, bridges and alleys; installs and repairs water mains, hydrants, storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins and manholes and water services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Requires working knowledge of methods and procedures used in public works maintenance and repair operations
• Working knowledge in operation of vehicles used in public works activities
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of city streets, alleys and parking lots
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of a municipal water and sewer system, particularly water lines, sewer mains, fire hydrants, manholes and related facilities
• Working knowledge of City streets and locations with understanding of construction and the ability to determine the location of water and sewer mains, manholes, catch basins, valves and -fire hydrants; elementary knowledge of mechanics for the- operation; repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment and tools
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions connected with street, sewer and water maintenance or repair practices
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment proficiently
• Ability to use standard maintenance equipment
• Manual dexterity necessary to operate, maintain and repair essential equipment and tools
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to subordinate maintenance personnel
• Ability to complete arduous tasks and work outdoors during inclement weather conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, fellow workers and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a high school diploma or a GED and one year experience in construction, public works maintenance and repair or a related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires possession of a valid Illinois Class A CDL Drivers License within 6 months of start date. City-sponsored training.

1) Vacation - 1 to 6 years of service - 2 weeks

7 to 13 years of service - 3 weeks

14 to 21 years of service - 4 weeks

22 or more years of service - 5 weeks

2) Sick Leave Annual accrual of (.5) sick day per month.*

3) Life Insurance - $70,000 term group life insurance policy.

4) Holidays - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve.

5) Personal Days - Four (4) personal days shall be provided per year.

6) Medical Insurance* - Comprehensive major medical insurance program for employee and dependents with employee option to continue coverage upon separation from employment according to one of the available coverage options. City will pay 80% of the specified premium for HMO coverage selected (i.e., single, single plus one, or family) and 80% of the specified premium for PPO coverage selected (i.e., single, single plus one, or family) the employee will pay via payroll deduction the remaining amount of the specified premium. Employees who have alternative health insurance coverage may elect to discontinue to participate in the Citys health insurance plan pursuant to the Citys health insurance opt out program. The opt out benefit to such employees shall be in the annual amount of $3,000 prorated based upon employment with the city during the applicable plan year and shall be paid to a Health Reimbursement Account.

• City of Elgin is a multi-tiered benefit employer. Available benefit time may differ based on seniority within the unit. Please defer to the collective bargaining unit contract for details.

Additional benefits include

• Vision
• Dental
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending account
• Retirement - IMRF
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Deferred Compensation
• Direct Deposit
• Open Door Policy
• Centre membership
• In-house training programs

Employer City of Elgin

Address City of Elgin

150 Dexter Court

Elgin, Illinois, 60120

Phone 847-931-6076

Website http://www.cityofelgin.org/jobs