Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment. Do you have a background in road maintenance? If so, this position could very well be for you:
POSITION: TEMPORARY ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER
LOCATION: LIBERTYVILLE, IL
SALARY FIRST YEAR: $24.01/HOUR
SALARY RETURNING: $26.30/HOUR
EMPLOYMENT DATES: DECEMBER 1, 2019 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2020
REGULAR WORK HOURS: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 6:30AM UNTIL 3:00PM
SNOW AND ICE CONTROL CALLOUTS: 24-HOUR ON-CALL- STATUS
JOB SUMMARY: Lake County is seeking eleven temporary road maintenance workers. These positions perform a variety of maintenance and traffic tasks related to the preservation and upkeep of County highways, bridges, drainage structures and other highway features, and DOT facilities. These positions perform semi-skilled work in operating tools and highway maintenance. They also perform essential snow and ice control operations. All duties are performed in accordance with the county safety code and established safe work practices.
The candidates must have the ability to operate snowplow trucks with plows and salt spreaders, tractors, chippers, compressors, jack hammers, generators, etc. The candidates must also have the ability to wash, grease and assist in maintenance/servicing equipment including minor repairs and preventive maintenance; the ability to repair, replace and patch asphalt and concrete surfaces and fill in aggregate shoulder ruts; the ability to direct and control traffic during road maintenance; the ability to remove and dispose of trash, dead animals and other debris found on highways; the ability to trim and chip trees and shrubs; the ability to work from ladders or scaffolding; the ability to perform difficult physical labor; the ability to work under extreme weather conditions and the ability to work overtime as required.
To be successful in this role you must have possession of a CDL Class B license with air brakes, Class A preferred, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record and a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); possess the ability to effectively problem solve and can work both individually and in a team atmosphere.
You will have endless opportunities to impact and make a difference within Lake County. Being able to build working relationships with employees, 30 countywide departments and the public, is sure to keep you interested and continuously learning. Visit our Prospective Employeepage to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!
To learn more about the department you will be working for, visit Division of Transportation.To learn more about other services Lake County provides and to see some of our employees in action visit our website to view videos.
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Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Upon hire, Flambeau uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for roles based in the United States.