Job Information
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Seasonal Roads Maintenance Worker - April 2025 in West Chicago, Illinois
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Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the Roads Crew in the construction, installation, and maintenance of District parking lots and roads.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
\ Assist with routine asphalt and gravel road maintenance activities, including seal coating, crack routing, crack filling, sweeping, asphalt patching, gravel application, and pothole repair.
Operate small motorized machinery and light equipment including line trimmers, crack routers, blowers, and compactor plate, as well as hand tools.
Operate District vehicles including pickup trucks.
Assist with stream blockage clearing and removal of river debris.
Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the District\'s safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
\ 18 years of age or older at time of hire.
Valid Driver\'s License in good standing.
Previous experience in outdoor manual labor preferred.
Ability to safely operate a variety of roads and landscape maintenance equipment.
Familiarity with basic landscaping equipment.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in an outdoor environment.
Schedule: Position starts in April/May with an end date in September. Monday through Friday, shifts of 6:45 AM until 2:45 PM.
Pay: \$17-18/hour.
Work Environment: Requires working outdoors. Exposure to all weather conditions, insects and other wildlife, uneven terrain, sharp tools, and motorized equipment. Work involves lifting and maneuvering large objects. Requires operating motor vehicles.
Other Information: Safety toe boots and glasses are required and reimbursable. Work t-shirts are provided. Bagged lunch and water are required, as breaks are taken at work sites. Reports to Blackwell Nursery Complex in West Chicago, IL.
\ The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
\ For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
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