Employment Opportunities
NOW HIRING FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE
Starting Pay: $18.45/Hr ($38,383.00/yr)
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 obtain a Class B CDL within 6-months of hire. Candidates must also hold or be able to obtain a General Standards License from the Illinois Department of Agriculture. 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. Excellent benefit package.
VACATION: 5 days after 1 year of service; 10 days after 2 years of service; 15 days after 5 years of service; 20 days after 15 years of service; 25 days per year after 20 years of service.
PERSONAL: 3 days after 6 months of employment, and 3 personal days on the employees anniversary each year after completion of probation (6 months – 12 months)
SICK LEAVE: 9 days per year
HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day / Martin Luther King’s Birthday / Presidents’ Day / Memorial Day / Labor Day / Independence Day / Columbus Day / Veterans Day / Thanksgiving Day / Day After Thanksgiving / Christmas Day.
PENSION: Employees of the Village of Beecher contribute to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) at the rate of 4.5% per pay period. The Village of Beecher also contributes a percentage for the employee each pay period. Employee contributions are refundable if employment ends before retirement.
This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.U.O.E. Local 399.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter and employment application to [email protected] . Or you may also pick up and drop off a hard copy application at the Beecher Village Hall located at 625 Dixie Hwy Beecher, IL 60401.
- The selected finalist will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and a post-offer medical physical with a drug screen.
- The position is open until filled. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Human Resources at 708-946-2261.
THE VILLAGE OF BEECHER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.
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:
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- 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
