Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location : Winnetka, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02092022
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 07/10/2024
General Purpose Winnetka's Public Works Department is seeking applicants for the temporary full-time position of Laborer. Key responsibilities include: performing unskilled labor in the Streets and Sewer divisions; operating a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of water, sanitary sewer, street, and storm drainage facilities and systems.
Primary Duties: - Assist with leaf collection.
- Perform pavement maintenance, repair, removal, and disposal.
- Perform parkway/roadside maintenance removal of stump cuttings, backfilling, repairing, and seeding disturbed parkway areas.
- Sidewalk removal, replacement, and repairs.
- Brush and bush trimming; mowing roadside vegetation.
- Assist with installing traffic control, street signage, and pavement markings.
- Patch cracks in underground vaults and manholes; brush or spray walls with waterproof compounds.
- Lift, carry, and/or wheel heavy material.
- Read maps, blueprints, and take measurements.
- Provide janitorial services at Village facilities.
- Assist with refuse and yard waste collection.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
- One to three months related experience or training preferred.
- Working knowledge of general public works labor activities.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to read, clearly speak, and legibly write the English language.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Other Requirements This is a temporary full-time position. Typical work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. Work is performed in outdoor weather conditions and in close proximity to vehicular traffic.
Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $25.00/hr. DOQ
Positions are open until filled. Village of Winnetka For questions or assistance, please contact Ann Eriksson, Human Resources Manager, at (847) 716-3546 or
This position does not qualify for benefits
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Why are you interested in the Seasonal Laborer position?
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What skills and/or training do you have that would be beneficial to a Public Works Department?
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Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in outdoor weather conditions. Are you able to meet the requirements of this position?
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The Village of Winnetka is committed to remaining a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand the Village's pre-employment process involves drug testing (including cannabis) and the Village retains the right to rescind a conditional offer of employment due to a positive test result for cannabis.
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