Location:
Urbana Public Works Department

• Repairs streets and alleys by asphalt patching, crack sealing, grading, and laying bricks using air and power tools as assigned.
• Removes, sets forms, prepares base, pours and finishes concrete for streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and A.D.A. accessible ramps using air and power tools as assigned.
• Paints streets and parking lots using roller, tape applicator, thermal plastic machine and paint machine as assigned.
• Manufactures, repairs, and replaces street signs as assigned.
• Sets up and removes traffic control signs, barricades, and barrels as assigned.
• Repairs and replaces sewer lines, inlets, and manholes using air and power tools as assigned.
• Cleans trash and debris from streets and right-of-ways as assigned.
• Mows grass using hand and riding mowers and edger as assigned
• Cleans Public Works facility and yard as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required / Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic math and communication skills typically acquired through graduation from high school.
• Must possess State of Illinois Class D driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Comprehend and interpret work assigned through written and verbal instructions.
• Perform tasks under adverse weather conditions.
• Maneuver and position objects weighing 50 pounds regularly, and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to learn how to properly use tools/equipment to complete tasks you’ve been trained on within directed parameters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of materterials, tools, equipment and construction standards typically used in the maintenance of public sector infrastructure.
• Possession of a State of Illinois Class B CDL driver’s license

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application.
Selection Process:
The selection process consists of a review of your qualifications and how they relate to the duties of this position. This review is based on your answers to the supplemental questions. Applications of those who best meet the qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected. Do not submit a resume in lieu of completing the application questions. We reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Any information you submit may be verified. Questions may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, at: rsturner@urbanaillinois.us or call (217) 384-6295. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.
What happens after I submit my application?
You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.
The Organization
The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: www.urbanaillinois.us.
About the Urbana Community
Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we’re just getting started!
Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We’re connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we’ve been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin, Urbana’s progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.