Welcome to the City of Mattoon, Illinois
Whether you live here, work here, or are just passing through, we hope you enjoy the City of Mattoon and all it has to offer. We cherish our parks, lakes, shopping centers, restaurants, schools, businesses, and many other assets. We enjoy recreation and festivities like Bagelfest and Lightworks. If you are here every day or just one, we have plenty to offer in this community.
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Employment Opportunity: Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker
The City of Mattoon is accepting applications for a Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker. The open position has a work schedule of Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Must be willing to work overtime. Entry-level candidates should have some experience in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting equipment including pumps, motors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and associated systems. Starting pay for entry-level Maintenance Worker is $19.80/hr to $23.38/hr plus benefits depending on qualifications. The Job description and benefits are available by clicking here. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to; Mickey Gartlan, 208 N 19th [...]
Employment Opportunity: WWTP Operator
WWTP OPERATOR - CITY OF MATTOON The City of Mattoon is accepting applications for an operator at our Wastewater Treatment Plant. The open shift is Wednesday thru Saturday (4 ea 10 hrs/day, 7A to 5P). The position is open to entry-level candidates and experienced operators. An educational background in biology or chemistry is a plus. Mechanical aptitude is required. Operator pay is based on IEPA Operator licensure: Candidates with no license = $19.80/hr. Class 4 WWTP License = $23.38/hr. Class 3 WWTP License = $25.65/hr. Class 2 WWTP License = $29.55/hr. Class 1 WWTP License = $30.85/hr. Entry-level candidates are [...]
Mattoon Safety Action Plan Online Survey
Coles County Regional Planning is working with the City of Mattoon to write a Safety Action Plan. Please take this 5-minute community survey, which addresses both pedestrian and vehicular safety concerns within the city. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CCRP at 217-348-0521 https://arcg.is/1qTXCO0
Employment Opportunity: Grant Writer
CITY OF MATTOON, IL – GRANT WRITER The City of Mattoon is hiring a Grant Writer to research, write, and manage grant proposals across multiple departments, helping secure funding for impactful community projects. Successful candidates will have strong research and writing skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively while working independently and with teams. Starting Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 (DOQ) Benefits: IMRF retirement, health insurance, 13 paid holidays, 2 weeks vacation, and 2 weeks sick leave. Mattoon offers affordable housing, a low cost of living, and a vibrant community with recreational amenities, including parks, lakes, and a 14mi bike trail. Interested candidates [...]
Municipal Election 2025 Information
Elections for the positions of mayor (one seat) and commissioners (four seats) will be held on April 1, 2025. The City Clerk’s Office has published details regarding the filing of candidate petitions on the page below. Election Dates to Remember - City of Mattoon, Illinois This information is provided as a public courtesy. The City of Mattoon, Illinois and its Clerk make no representations regarding the accuracy or validity of the contents published on the websites of the State Board of Elections or the Coles County Clerk. Please consult legal advice before taking action. Anyone who uses the information does [...]
