Description

The Village of North Aurora, located in Kane County and situated along I-88, is seeking candidates to fill the full-time position of Water Laborer.  This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of the Village’s water production, storage and distribution system which consists of six (6) active deep water wells, two (2) water treatment facilities, two (2) active water storage towers and one hundred (100) + miles of water main.  Position is required to respond to emergencies off-hours including assisting with snowplowing and other public works tasks when needed.

Primary duties of the position include the maintenance and repair of water mains, hydrants, valves, water meters, and meter-reading interface units.  Position collects water meter reads for billings and assists with the turn on/off of water service as needed.  Position assists with the repair of water main leaks, and the repair and maintenance of the water treatments facilities and water wells.  Assists with snow plowing efforts during the winter and maintenance of the Village’s storm and sanitary sewer systems.  Candidates in this physically demanding position must be prepared to work under difficult conditions, including extreme weather and confined spaces.  Candidates must have excellent customer service skills, communication skills, attention to detail, develop positive working relationships with contractors, residents and village staff and be able to work well in a team environment.  

Requirements

Position requires a Class B-CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain one. Applicants should also possess the ability to operate heavy-duty tools and equipment including a backhoe, loader, bucket truck and other similar equipment.  Position also requires a Class C water operator’s certificate or ability to obtain one in a reasonable period of approximately eighteen (18) months.  Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.  Three (3) years of related work experience preferred.  Position is required to respond to emergencies off-hours including assisting with snowplowing and other public works tasks when needed.