Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location : Winnetka, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02092022
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 05/09/2024
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 aeriksson@winnetka.org.
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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How did you learn 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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