Yorkville Job Opening: Maintenance Worker, Water Division

YORKVILLE, IL — If you're looking for a job, or know someone who is, the United City of Yorkville is seeking someone who is qualified to fill a Maintenance Worker II position on the City's Public Works Department's Water Division. The City said the position works cooperatively with all of the City's Public Works Department's divisions while performing a variety of tasks.

According to the City, primary duties within the Water Division include, but are not limited to:

• Water treatment plant operation
• Maintenance and repair
• SCADA system operation
• Deep well operation
• Water main and service line repairs
• Hydrant and valve repairs
• Utility locates
• Meter reading, testing, repair and installation.

Requirements:

• Three to five years of previous public works experience and a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Must be willing to obtain a Class C Public Water Supply Operators certificate within 12 months of hire.
• Internal applicants should be in good standing with the City and demonstrate excellent customer service skills in their current position.
• Must be available for 24-hour call out duty to include snow plowing and emergency maintenance as necessary.

According to the job description, the starting salary is $46,410, DOQ.

Qualified candidates can download an application on the City's website, and in addition to a completed application, candidates must submit a cover letter and resume through email to rwright@yorkville.il.us. or by mail to Human Resources, Attn: Rachel Wright, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560.

Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26.

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