Street & System Operator

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A valid State of Illinois CDL Vehicle Operator’s License
• Working knowledge of water system repair procedures
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment hazards
• Be able to safely maintain and skillfully operate a wide variety of tools; vehicles; and equipment
• Must be willing to be on our on-call rotation
• Respond to emergency calls as needed
• Must be willing to work evenings; holidays; and weekends as needed
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate effectively and professional at all times both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to work independently and/or as a team environment
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Knowledge of all applicable safety procedures and precautions
• Ability to determine malfunction in equipment and to take corrective action
• Repair sidewalks; streets; and alleys
• Prepare surfaces and sidewalks for repair or for demolition and removal
• Prepare concrete forms; places; and finishes concrete
• Operate asphalt patching equipment including asphalt kettles; asphalt cutters; and other miscellaneous asphalt tools
• Might assist with larger equipment as approved
• Operate tampers; concrete cutters; concrete vibrators; hand and small power tools
• Maintain; install; and repair the components of the water distribution system
• Repair main breaks; remove broken valves and hydrants
• Install hydrants; valves; service connections; valve boxes; and b-boxes
• Installs new service lines; test valves and flush hydrants
• Install; replace; or repair signs; street paint; and other traffic related Village of Rantoul property to ensure proper traffic and pedestrian safety
• Operate and maintain street painting tools and equipment including the self-propelled line marking equipment
• Maintain landscape and ground of Village or Rantoul sites as required which may include building maintenance; tree trimming and removal; including chipping and stump grinding
• Assist in regularly scheduled collection of brush and leaves; operates and maintains brush chipper
• Operate and maintain leaf vacuum; cleans and restores job site after project completion; clean drainage ditches; structures; and waterways as necessary
• Respond to work orders concerning customer services and/or complaints such as low water pressure; determine the cause; communicate with your Supervisor about the complaint; then perform repairs as directed by your Supervisor
• Operate all equipment; machinery; and vehicles including street rollers; street sweepers; crack sealing equipment; trucks; snow plows; and a variety of handheld power tools; etc.; to ensure the proper maintenance and repair of Village of Rantoul streets; alleys; sidewalks; curbs; and other grounds as needed
• Operate trucks with plows / spreader attachments for the removal of snow and the application of salt and/or other material to Village of Rantoul streets during inclement weather to ensure the safety of those traveling on Village of Rantoul streets
• Maintain and operate fogging and spraying equipment; including some mixing of chemicals for the appropriate level of mosquito; pest; and vegetation control
• Preparation of paint prior to pavement marking
• Attend meetings that are required

BENEFITS

TIME OFF

• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Personal Time
• 12 Paid Holidays

PERKS

• Discount on Aquatic pass
• Discount on Forum pass
• Discount on Verizon

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will stay open until filled.

If you need help with filling out your application for this position or have questions about this position please contact Human Resources at dsage@myrantoul.com.