Job Description
Join Chicago's elite Public Works team and shape the city's infrastructure future! We're seeking dedicated municipal workers to maintain and enhance our vibrant urban environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension plans, and career growth opportunities while serving over 2.7 million Chicagoans. Help keep our streets safe, parks beautiful, and systems efficient.
Responsibilities
- Perform street repairs, pothole patching, and sidewalk maintenance
- Operate heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, and street sweepers
- Manage snow removal and winter weather response protocols
- Conduct routine inspections of municipal infrastructure
- Collaborate with engineering teams on public improvement projects
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and city safety regulations
- Participate in emergency response during natural disasters
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Minimum 2 years of construction or public works experience
- OSHA 10-hour construction certification preferred
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in extreme weather conditions
- Basic mechanical aptitude and equipment maintenance knowledge
- Clean background check and drug-free workplace compliance