Department Public Works Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : Public Works Facility: 9010 Haligus Road, IL
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202600006
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 4:59 PM Central
Hire Range: $17.00
Summary
The Village is accepting applications for Seasonal Public Works Laborer positions for the upcoming season.
These positions perform semi-skilled work assisting with the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and upkeep of Village infrastructure and public facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, maintenance and repair of curbs, sidewalks, streets, rights-of-way, storm sewers, and other Village-owned properties. Employees will also assist with park maintenance activities such as mowing, landscaping, and general grounds upkeep; pothole patching and basic asphalt repairs; installation, maintenance, and repair of street signs and sidewalks; cleaning and maintaining Village facilities and park amenities; and painting of structures, equipment, and other public assets.
These positions operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and light equipment, and perform manual labor under varying weather conditions. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Street or Public Properties Superintendent or their designee, with assignments provided on a daily or project basis.
Position Available

• Properties Division: 1 position - 12-week duration

Assignments will be made based on departmental needs and applicant qualifications.
Schedule

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Start Date: All positions are anticipated to begin in May

Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs various standard tasks using a wide variety of manual and powered equipment including, but not limited to: drills, power saws, shovels, rakes, wheel barrows, tampers, compressors, jackhammers; pouring and shoveling asphalt, concrete, gravel, dirt, sand, hot and cold patch, crack filling; drive one of a variety of light to medium duty vehicles on a daily basis; receives training in the operation and care of vehicles and equipment.
Assists with the repair of curbing, storm sewers and sidewalks using jackhammers, picks, shovels, sledgehammers and other related equipment.
Assists with the maintenance of storm sewers using the vacuum/sweeper.
Repairs yards and fences; assists with repairing catch basins, culverts, parks equipment, retaining walls and other public property.
Assists with installation of street signs, striping streets and parking lots.
Assists in the removal of trash from parks, right of ways detentions, open spaces, etc.
Shovels and spreads asphalt and asphalt base in patching, repairing and reconstructing streets; clean and fill road cracks with sealing material.
Assists with breaking up concrete; pours and assists in finishing concrete and masonry work; constructs concrete forms and performs rough carpentry work.
Rakes, vacuums, and performs brush pickup and cleanup duties caused by storm damage; transports to landfill sites; chips brush as necessary.
Participates in striping streets as necessary.
Repairs, and replaces culverts, storm drains, and cleans storm sewers.
Performs inspections of Village-owned equipment, identifies work requirements.
Keeps and maintains all records and documentation of work performed.
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed and adheres to all departmental and Village safety policies.
Installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street repair activities.
Performs other landscaping tasks as appropriate
Maintains an inventory of material for sign repair and/or replacement.
Replaces damaged signs as appropriate.
Moves furniture, paints public facilities, mows Village property, conducts weed control and cleans facilities, etc.
Minimum Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, with one year public works experience or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Must possess a valid Illinois Class 'D' driver's license.
Physical and Work Environment
Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to utilize a variety of manual and power equipment.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedules.
Physical Requirements
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to stand and ambulate over rugged terrain.
Must have sufficient visual ability to operate equipment and trucks during daylight and night hours to observe unsafe roadways, to read and write reports and correspondence. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include climbing stairs/ladders, walking, crouching, crawling, stooping, bending, twisting, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment and lifting heavy objects.
Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.
Environmental Adaptability
Ability to work in outside weather conditions with exposure to cold, heat, wet and/or humid conditions.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.
The Village of Lake in the Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Briefly describe why you are interested in this position?
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Do you have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no moving violations)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one year of experience working for a Public Works Department?

• Yes
• No

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