Employment Opportunities

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Description: The Village of Beecher is accepting applications for the position of full-time Assistant Superintendent of Public Works. The Beecher Public Works Department maintains the Village’s water system, wastewater treatment plant, over 50 acres of parks, in addition to street maintenance, snow plowing, leaf and brush pickup, and the general maintenance of 7 municipal buildings.

The Assistant Superintendent is a supervisory position that is responsible for assisting the Superintendent in all general functions of the Public Works Department. This is a hands-on position, where most of the day is spent outdoors and involves direct labor in construction and maintenance projects. Some weekend and after-hours work will be required.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, five (5) years experience in equipment operation and public works, construction, or maintenance. Supervisory experience required. Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement. General Standards License required within 6-months of hire.

Water or Wastewater Licenses a plus.

 Benefits: The Village offers a generous benefit package that includes vacation time, sick time, health insurance, and IMRF pension.

 Salary Range: $50,202 to 76,534 DOQ

How to Apply:   Submit resume and application to [email protected] or drop off at Village Hall located at 625 Dixie Hwy, Beecher, IL 60401.

Applications may be downloaded here or picked up from the Village Hall located at 625 Dixie Hwy Beecher, IL 60401

Position open until filled. First review of applications will be May 10, 2024.

LEAD WATER OPERATOR/PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

 Description: The Village of Beecher is accepting applications for the position of full-time Lead Water Operator/Public Works Maintenance Mechanic. The Beecher Public Works Department maintains the Village’s water system, wastewater treatment plant, over 50 acres of parks, in addition to street maintenance, snow plowing, leaf and brush pickup, and the general maintenance of 7 municipal buildings. This position would be the Responsible Operator in Charge for the Water System including, daily testing, chemical delivery & storage, monthly operating reports, sampling in conjunction with the IEPA sample schedule, as well as being a part of the daily operations of the Public Works Department to include, park maintenance, street maintenance, snow plowing, etc. This position is under the direction of the Public Works Superintendent and the Assistant Public Works Superintendent as agent. Some weekend and after hours work will be required.

This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with IUOE Local 399.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, Illinois EPA Class C Water License at time of application. Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement at time of application. General Standards License required within 6 months of hire. Five (5) years experience in equipment operation and public works, construction, or maintenance.

Benefits: The Village offers a generous benefit package that includes vacation time, sick time, health insurance, and IMRF pension.

 Salary Range: $50,862 to $77,194 DOQ

How to Apply:  Submit resume and application to [email protected] or drop off at Village Hall located at 625 Dixie Hwy, Beecher, IL 60401.

Applications may be downloaded here or picked up from the Village Hall located at 625 Dixie Hwy Beecher, IL 60401

 Position open until filled. First review of applications will be May 10, 2024.

 

 

PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER

The part-time position involves a variety of police duties including maintaining law and order, preserving peace, preventing crime, apprehending offenders, 

recovering lost/stolen property, and maintaining custody of prisoners. 

This position does not advance to a full-time police officer position. There is a separate application and testing process for full-time police officers.

Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Possession of a valid driver’s license
    • Preference will given to candidates who have graduated from a State of Illinois basic recruit academy and meets requirements for Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board for Certified Police Officer
    • Must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by State Statute
    • Must participate in and successfully complete all stages of the testing process, which may include but not limited to: oral interview, polygraph examination, extensive background investigation and post offer physical/drug test
    • Must be a citizen of the United States
    • Twenty-one years of age or older
    • Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Standard shift is 12hr in length but can vary

Wage: 25/hr.

Applications available here 
or can be picked up at Village Hall, 625 Dixie Highway Beecher, IL 60401

Completed applications should be returned to the Village Hall or to [email protected]

Application Deadline: Open