The City of Danville Public Works Department is looking for a reliable and dependable person to join the team! We are seeking a Laborer I for our Parks Division. The ideal individual will perform general maintenance, construction, and other improvements in various City owned parks and public properties ensuring proper operation and adherence to safety regulations. For more information, please view the full job notice. Job Notice (PDF)
Required Knowledge and Skills: Employees must possess basic knowledge of the following skill sets along with the ability to demonstrate an improvement in these skills within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Demonstrate effective communication.
- Growing knowledge of parks construction and maintenance activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following examples are illustrative of the work duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Operating heavy equipment.
- Pre-use check, operation and maintenance of all vehicles and various pieces of motorized and power equipment.
- Move, load, unload, transport, and deliver various equipment, goods, and materials.
- Clean and check all vehicles, equipment, and garage facilities, as necessary.
- Construction and maintenance of City parks and public properties as directed by the Operations Manager or Lead Worker.
- Follow all Departmental Rules and Regulations, and the City of Danville’s Personnel Policy.
- Perform all work in conformance with safety requirements.
- Participate in cross training, intra-departmental assignments, and snow removal/emergency response operations.
To apply for this position, please download and complete an application. Full Time Job Application (PDF)
Please include the position title in the subject line or attach the job posting when emailing a resume.
Benefits: Ten (10) paid holidays each year; One hundred (100) hours of Earned-Time Leave each year; Eighty (80) hours of vacation leave after first year; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund participation; Affordable health, dental, vision, and disability insurance; $10,000 paid life insurance; Optional deferred compensation.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent from a recognized educational institution.
- At least one (1) year of experience in this field or a closely related field.
- Illinois Class B CDL Vehicle Operators License.
Special Requirements Employees of the City must establish their principal residence within forty-five (45) miles of the City of Danville corporate limits within six (6) months following successful completion of their probationary period. Miscellaneous Information Employees of the City of Danville are expected to be honest, courteous, and helpful to the public and handle matters in confidence. The City Council has adopted a “Code of Ethics” that is applicable to all employees and officers of the City.