Description

POSITION SUMMARY
This full-time position is in the operation and maintenance of the City of Elmhurst Utility systems. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the departmentand requires knowledge of safe operating practices and procedures. Additionally, this positionrequires the ability to meet emergency conditions. Essential duties and responsibilities may include,but are not limited to, the following:
Monitors operation of potable water system, sanitary water pumping system and storm waterpumping system; notifies support personnel and responds appropriately in the case of abnormaloperating conditions or breakdowns.
Required to participate equally in afterhours rotation of on call laptop.
While on duty, is in constant communication by phone in case of emergency operations.
The Utility system operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Operators must be availablefor emergency call-ins, holiday work and overtime.
Must participate in Public Works snow plowing program as assigned.
Must demonstrate ability to operate CMMS work order system within 12 months of hire.
Operates, under supervision, equipment used in the utility department, including: motors,pumps, bar screens, clarifiers, aerators, valves, blowers, chlorinators, grinders and other relatedequipment.
Inspects, adjusts and monitors equipment and makes necessary adjustments with propersupervision.
Assists in trouble shooting equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
Collects liquid and solid waste samples; takes readings such as wastewater flow, air flow,temperature, pH and chemical feed rates.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent. A minimum of one year ofexperience and/or training in the operation and maintenance of equipment used within utility systemsor equivalent.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, must obtain a CDL Class “A” license (with air brakes) within 12months of employment, must maintain a driver’s license with CDL Class A endorsements whileemployed, the ability to become certified and/or maintain certification for presence/absence Bac-Tanalysis within two years of hire and maintain while employed.
To view both Operator I and II job descriptions,
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The range for Utility Operator I position is$32.86hr to $42.75hr and the range for Utility Operator II is $28.04/hr to $36.46/hr.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at elmhurst.org/jobs. This position willremain open until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent. A minimum of one year ofexperience and/or training in the operation and maintenance of equipment used within utility systemsor equivalent.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, must obtain a CDL Class “A” license (with air brakes) within 12months of employment, must maintain a driver’s license with CDL Class A endorsements whileemployed, the ability to become certified and/or maintain certification for presence/absence Bac-Tanalysis within two years of hire and maintain while employed.
To view both Operator I and II job descriptions,
click here.
The range for Utility Operator I position is$32.86hr to $42.75hr and the range for Utility Operator II is $28.04/hr to $36.46/hr.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at elmhurst.org/jobs. This position willremain open until filled.