Employment Opportunity: Public Works Laborers

December 3, 2025

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 Endorsements.

 

Applications are to be submitted to KerseyS@mattoonillinois.org, or deposited in the water payment dropbox at City Hall, 208 N 19th Street, Attn: Stacey Kersey. The application period will be considered open until the positions are filled. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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