Pavement Maintenance Worker II

Are you looking for a career that gives you the opportunity to work outdoors with a top-notch team to improve the quality of life of people who live, work in, and visit the City of Champaign? Then consider joining our team as a Pavement Maintenance Worker II in the Public Works Department. Responsibilities of Position The Pavement Maintenance Worker II is part of a team that performs manual and skilled work in the repair and maintenance of streets, alleys, rights-of-ways, and other City owned infrastructure. They operate heavy equipment (i.e., dump trucks, end loaders, backhoes, skid steers with various attachments, vibratory drum rollers, road graders, asphalt patch trucks), small equipment, and hand tools to perform hot mix asphalt repairs, patch potholes, profile pavement bumps, and complete minor sidewalk repairs. They participate in the City's snow & ice removal efforts and respond to other emergencies and callouts that may require working up to 16-hour shifts at all hours, with little to no advance notice, and also assist with the yard waste collection program. Required Qualifications • Education equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalent. • Work experience in the maintenance and repair of pavement surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. • Experience operating equipment commonly used in pavement repairs. • Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. • Ability to work emergency operations outside of normal working hours. • A valid state issued driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. • A State of Illinois Class B CDL license without air brake restriction is required within a timeframe approved by the Pavement Supervisor. • Ability to perform essential functions that require physical agility as noted in the job description, with or without accommodation. Preferred Qualifications • Completion of a two-year vocational or training program in a related area such as Highway Careers Construction Training Program (HCCTP) or qualifying co-op or apprenticeship program. • Experience with snow and ice removal. Drug screening and ongoing random drug testing will be required. The starting salary is $28.89 per hour, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, October 8, 2023.The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building. Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. These values guide our work: Personal Integrity We act in the best interests of the City We behave in an ethical and legal manner We are open and honest We follow through on commitments We are loyal to the City Responsibility We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities We take initiative We act to prevent and solve problems We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions We hold ourselves and others accountable Respect We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner We actively listen and seek understanding We provide a direct response We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace We are positive and cooperative We are willing to apologize Teamwork We know and respect our roles and responsibilities We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately We define and agree upon the goals We collaborate to achieve organizational goals We help others accomplish their goals We share authority, responsibility, and credit Results We take pride in our work We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance We learn from our mistakes We innovate

Salary : $29 - $35