City Job Openings
City of Freeport
Utility Billing Clerk
The City of Freeport, IL, is looking for a part-time Utility Billing Clerk. This position will work 19 hours per week. Normal hours for this position will be Monday – Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is some flexibility available with start time.
This position will perform clerical duties in the customer service and billing area, including recording customer payments of water, sewer and trash bills at the customer service window, or by mail or other sources, and balancing the cash drawer at the end of the day. This employee will have an extremely high level of customer contact.
Responsibilities will also include assisting with answering the telephone and checking voice messages, coordinating the entry and balancing of offsite payments, preparing bank deposits and communicating with citizens concerning meter changes, complaints, turn-ons, turn-offs, non-pays, service orders, and high/low usages.
The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, knowledge and experience in the use of computers and 10-key calculator, as well as experience counting money and making change. Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail, as well as excellent data entry skills are required.
Starting salary is $14.99 per hour. This position is eligible for paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
The City of Freeport is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon any status protected under local, state or federal laws. We welcome a diverse workforce.
For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume, or application, to the City of Freeport HR Manager at kkirkpatrick@cityoffreeport.org.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Street Maintenance Trainee
The City of Freeport is hiring for a full-time Street Maintenance Trainee who under the direction of the Street Foreman and/or Forestry Foreman will perform a variety of operations related to street division duties. This position will do related work required including operation of all equipment.
The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED (or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire), a valid Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement (or ability to obtain a permit within 90 days of hire), construction experience related to Civil Engineering projects, strong knowledge of safety practices for construction work, and skilled in the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Participates in construction & maintenance projects for city properties
- Snow plowing, hauling and leaf collection & disposal.
- Follows safety regulations and safety policies. Complies with work rules in the performance of duties. Inspects and tests equipment to verify conformance with safety guidelines.
- Operates end loaders, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, rollers, mowers, as well as limb chipper, power saws, and various tree trimming equipment.
- Responds to citizen complaints and after hour service requests, as well as being subject to emergency call-in for operational or weather emergencies
Starting salary is $19.53 per hour with an excellent benefit package that includes IMRF pension, health insurance and more. Candidates should email their application or resume, kkirkpatrick@cityoffreeport.org.
Water & Sewer Construction System Worker 1
The City of Freeport, IL is looking for a full-time Water & Sewer Construction System Worker I in our Public Works Department. This position will participate in the construction, inspection, maintenance and repair of the water & sewer system and associated facilities.
Minimum qualifications for this position a High school diploma or GED; knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair on water or sewer systems, plumbing or a related field; ability to operate and maintain a variety of special equipment; basic knowledge of IDOL, IDOT, and OSHA safety rules and of laws or ordinances relating to this position; and construction related computer skills including database searches, Word, Excel, etc.
Qualified applicants must have or be able to obtain a CDL with air brake endorsement within 90 days of hire and be available for emergency call-in for operational or system problems and after hours service requests. Must be willing and able to work outside during extreme weather conditions. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working on water or sewer systems, plumbing or a related field. Applicants must be willing to live within 20 miles of City Yards within 4 months of hire.
Starting wage is $20.19 per hour. The City of Freeport offers a benefit package that includes an IMRF pension, health insurance and more.
For consideration, please submit an applications and/or resume to the City of Freeport HR Manager at kkirkpatrick@cityoffreeport.org, or drop off at 314 W. Stephenson St. Freeport, IL. Applications accepted until position is filled.
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Disclaimer: The City of Freeport is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon any status protected under local, state or federal laws. We welcome a diverse workforce.
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