Employment Opportunities

FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS

Pay: $15.95 – $31.11 /hr DOQ
Excellent Benefit Package

The Beecher Public Works Department is recruiting for full-time Maintenance Worker positions. The Maintenance Worker position serves as an entry-level worker within the Streets & Public Infrastructure by performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of public infrastructure. Position is required to respond to emergencies off-hours, including snow plowing activities, critical infrastructure repair, on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Other related duties as assigned. Position reports directly to the Foreman or Superintendent.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience with operating heavy-duty tools and equipment is a plus. Candidates must possess (and maintain throughout employment) a valid motor vehicle driver’s license at time of employment and possess a Class B-CDL air brake endorsements at time of hire. Demonstrate the desire to learn, or have the ability to operate, various types of heavy-duty tools and equipment including backhoe, loader, skid steer and bucket truck. The general work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Must be able to respond to after-hours call-backs and be prepared for and confront emergency conditions as necessary.

Applications can be picked up from the Village Hall located at 625 Dixie Hwy Beecher, or via the link below. Submit application to the Village Hall or email to [email protected].  

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FULL-TIME WATER OPERATOR

Pay:  $20.95 – $34.31 /hr DOQ
Excellent Benefit Package

The Village of Beecher is currently looking to fill one position available in the Public Works Department for Lead Water Operator. The employee’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to daily well checks, water samples in accordance with I.E.P.A. sampling schedule, chemical deliveries, I.E.P.A. reports as well as Village Board reports for the Water Department.   

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a valid Class “C” Public Water Supply Operator Certificate. Candidates must also possess a class B CDL driver’s license. General Standards Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Applications can be picked up from the Village Hall located at 625 Dixie Hwy Beecher, or via the link below. Submit application to the Village Hall or email to [email protected].  

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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