Glen Ellyn, IL – Maintenance Worker Streets Division

DESCRIPTION: 

Glen Ellyn is a community of 28,000+ residents in the western suburbs of Chicago. The Public Works Department is seeking qualified applicants to join its Streets Division team. This position may be filled at either the Maintenance Worker I (MWI) or Maintenance Worker II (MWII) level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills. This position performs a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public infrastructure, along with playing an integral role in snow removal activities. The position requires a dependable, safety focused individual who is committed to high quality public service.

The following skills and experience are preferred for MWI candidates and required for MWII candidates (or an equivalent combination of similar skills and experience):

• Possession of a Class ‘B’ CDL, with air brake endorsement
• Perform JULIE locates for electrical lines
• Possession of basic knowledge and skills related to maintenance of streetlights
• Knowledge of MUTCD in relation to signage and traffic control devices
• Experience with in-house creation of street signs
• Installation of signs, marker posts, benches, trash cans and other public assets
• Experience and knowledge of asphalt and concrete work
• Experience with snow removal, especially in a municipal setting (roadways and parking lots)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy-duty tools and equipment properly & safely.
• Perform street & sidewalk maintenance such as concrete and asphalt pavement and sidewalk repairs.
• Install and maintain traffic control devices in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic control Devices (MUTCD).
• Manufacture, maintain, and install street signs and posts.
• Maintain streetlights, traffic signals, and parking meters.
• Install and maintain streetscape infrastructure (benches, trash cans, fencing, etc.).
• Assist the general public and private contractors with questions and concerns.
• Prepare accurate work records including time spent and materials used.
• Set up safe work zones and use appropriate safety equipment.
• Assist in emergency response operations and community special events.
• Participate in snow removal operations according to the snow and ice removal plan.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, possession of a college degree or advanced training is preferred. For MWI, one (1) year of experience in general construction and maintenance work is a plus, for MWII, the expectation would be 3-5 years’ experience, preferably in the roadway construction industry. Valid driver’s license of a Class ‘B’ CDL, with air brake or ability to obtain within a defined period; current possession of a CDL ‘B’ or ‘A’ is preferred. Ability to operate various types of heavy-duty tools and equipment including backhoe, loader, skid steer, and snowplow trucks and equipment.

The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, walking, lifting and/or moving (up to 75 pounds), grasping, pulling/pushing, twisting, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, occasional typing, and repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Employees occasionally work around vibrations and noise, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces and underground trenches, heights, and are exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme outdoor temperatures. Work environment includes primarily outdoor work in various types of weather conditions, with some indoor work as well.

Work Schedule

The general work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Must be able to respond to after-hours call-backs and be prepared for and confront emergency conditions as necessary.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position with full benefits and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a defined benefit retirement plan. Our comprehensive benefits package also includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life/AD&D coverage, flexible spending, transit, 457 deferred compensation plan, paid time off, a wellness incentive program, and tuition reimbursement. The hourly pay range for MWI is $27.49-38.49 and for MWII $28.87-40.42, actual starting pay to commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and employment application (click here) to applicants@glenellyn.org. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined.
2. Applicants must indicate (Job ID: #08-26 Maint. Worker Streets – PW) in the subject line of their e-mail.
3. The selected finalist will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference check, and post-offer medical physical examination, which includes drug screening for controlled substances, including THC, in accordance with Village policy for safety-sensitive positions.
4. To be considered for the first round of interviews, applications must be received by Tuesday, July 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The position is open until filled. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Human Resources at 630-469-5000.

THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For more information, contact:

Kathryn Granados
applicants@glenellyn.org
630-547-5272