Street Maintenance Worker
Full Time, M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Starting Salary: $54,947 to $56,732 DOQ
Job Overview
Works as part of a team to maintain and repair public works infrastructure, including streets and street right of ways, street lights and signs, storm drainage systems and other city facilities. Will work in conjunction with sewer and water department when they require extra man power. Operates a variety of construction equipment and trucks utilized in construction, maintenance and repair activities; performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to public streets, lands or buildings.
Normal duties
- Ensures City streets are maintained and clear of debris or snow
- Performs street repair and maintenance such as patching and filling potholes
- Helps creates a safe and efficient street system by placing or maintaining street signs, signals, striping, painting or other control mechanisms.
- Assists with construction projects such as storm sewer, alley, parking lot, or minor facility construction projects.
- Plants, trims and/or removes trees or other landscaping within the right of way or at other public facilities.
- Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies. Operates a variety of construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, back-hoe, dump truck, snowplow, and end-loader, jackhammers, mowers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems
- Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisors; cleans equipment
- Assists with brush and leaf pickup program and clears storm related debris
- Will receive after hours call ins to perform a variety of tasks such as snow plowing, water main breaks, and sewer back ups
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee constantly uses eye-hand coordination; hears; talks; has contact with general public. Employee frequently stands; sits; walks; drives a motor vehicle; work alone. Employee occasionally drives heavy equipment; reaches; grasps; holds; uses repetitive movements; uses the telephone; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; climbs stairs; climbs ladders. Employee must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Minimum Requirements
High School Degree, or GED equivalent. Related work experience of 6 months or more, or. Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Illinois class B CDL with air brake endorsements will require a tanker endorsement after 6 months of work
The City of Sandwich is a drug-free workplace. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee is exposed to dirt, temperature extremes, dampness, and all types of weather when performing tasks listed under essential duties and responsibilities. Employee is exposed to noise, vibrations, and equipment movement hazard when working with equipment. Employee is exposed to chemicals when spraying weeds.
Application Process
• Interested candidates should submit their resume and qualifications in person to City of Sandwich, 144 E. Railroad Street, Sandwich, IL 60548 or online at ngrube [at] sandwich.il.us (ngrube[at]sandwich[dot]il[dot]us) . The City of Sandwich is an equal opportunity employer.
• Qualified candidates will be invited for an in-person interview. Pre-employment requirements include a physical, drug screen, and background check.
Posted 06.10.2026