Employment Opportunities
The City of Mattoon, Illinois is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer & Provider. If there are any employment opportunities available with the City of Mattoon, they will be listed below.
Current Employment Opportunities
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 = $20.59/hr. Class 4 WWTP License = $24.31/hr. Class 3 WWTP License = $26.67/hr. Class 2 WWTP License = $30.73/hr. Class 1 WWTP License = $32.08/hr. Entry level [...]
Employment Opportunity: Public Works Laborers
CITY OF MATTOON PUBLIC WORKS LABORERS The City of Mattoon is accepting applications for 2 laborer positions at the Street Department at 401 Dewitt Avenue East. The Street Department maintains streets, sidewalks, water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm drainage, buildings & grounds, boulevard trees, and landscaping. Starting pay is between $20.59/hr - $24.31/hr depending on qualifications. Benefits include overtime, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, health insurance, and retirement. Applications are available from the City of Mattoon website at https://mattoon.illinois.gov/about/employment. Mechanical aptitude and ability are required along with a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake & Tanker [...]
Parks Department – Part-Time Summer Position
The City of Mattoon Parks Department has an opening for a part-time summer position. $16/hour; approximately 20-30 hours a week. Job responsibilities include caring for the downtown landscaping, Heritage Park and Wolf Parks, weeding, planting flowers, trimming bushes and trees, mowing, trash pick up, clean and stock restrooms, assist opening restrooms on weekends, maintenance & upkeep as required. General plant knowledge helpful. To apply, complete the Park application and place in the Peterson House mailbox in Peterson Park or email to: tourism@mattoonillinois.org or mail to: City of Mattoon, attn: Kara Shadwick, 208 N 19th Street, Parks Dept, Mattoon, IL 61938.