The Department of Technical Services (DTS) Maintenance Worker is a full-time, technical, field position in the Department of Public Works and reports to the Department of Technical Services Crew Lead. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide assistance in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Village’s water distribution system and wastewater collection system. This position performs the full range of water service and collection system inspection, maintenance, installation, and repair assignments as outlined below. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 4 days a week.

Workdays may fluctuate on a rotating 10 hour schedule basis with some weekends, holiday, and overtime work required.

Essential Job Functions

DTS Maintenance Worker – Level I $25.14/hr. - $27.60/hr. PW17

• Utilizes a PC based computer for report generation, database management, SCADA system control monitoring and flow monitoring reports.
• Conducts residential water and sewer meter readings aligned with the applicable Village policies and procedures.
• Performs inspection, maintenance, installation, and repair of the Village’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Safely operates snow removal equipment.
• Utilizes safe practices and takes protective measures as required, including wearing all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follows all Village policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances.
• Performs other duties and special assignments as directed within the scope of the Public Works Department. 

DTS Maintenance Worker – Level II $28.52/hr. - $31.36/hr. PW14

In addition to Levels I 

• Familiar with the operations, objectives and equipment of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Understands and utilizes Field Logic tools application on PC and Handheld systems.
• Performs water meter installations, inspections, and repairs on commercial and residential meters.
• Familiar with cross connection, well, and sump pump inspections and completes related documentation.
• Maintains, services, and repairs water distribution system assets such as hydrants and mains, valves and valve boxes.
• Completes minor maintenance such as valve exercising and hydrant flushing.
• Monitors and performs preventative maintenance on sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations.
• Conducts basic electrical, sewerage pump failure diagnostics and pump repairs.
• Completes Sanitary Sewer surcharge sampling.
• Ensures correct water meter calibration and completes any applicable documentation.
• Locates and marks underground Utilities including water, sewer, storm water, electrical, low voltage and other Village infrastructure.
• Completes collection of weekly water chlorine residuals as required by DNR.
• Completes collection of pond samples during summer months.

DTS Maintenance Worker – Level III $33.88/hr. - $38.12/hr. PW11
In addition to Levels I & II

• Monitors and manages SCADA water and sewer system control.
• Leads major lift station maintenance and water distribution projects and inspections.
• Operates and maintains video truck and equipment.
• Must have the ability to safely operate loader, skid steer, and excavator.