Open Positions: Street Department and Parks Department

The City of Mattoon is accepting applications for 1 opening in the Street Department, and 1 opening in the Parks Department.

The Street Department maintains; Streets, Sidewalks, Water Distribution, Sanitary Sewers, Storm Drainage, Buildings & Grounds, Boulevard Trees, and Landscaping.

The Parks Department maintains City Parks, Athletic Fields, Lake Mattoon Public Use Areas, Dodge Grove Cemetery, Trees, and Landscaping.

Starting pay is $21.94/hr for experienced workers in Construction and/or Parks & Recreation, and $18.58/hr for entry level workers. Benefits include overtime, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, health insurance, and retirement.

Mechanical aptitude and ability are required. The Street Department position is required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), with Air Brake & Tanker Endorsements, within the first 6 months of employment. The City will provide the CDL training. Click here to see further details on salary and benefits.

Please use the application that can be found by clicking here to apply. Once completed, applications are to be submitted to GartlanM@mattoonillinois.org, or deposited in the water payment dropbox at City Hall, 208 N 19th Street, Attn: Mickey Gartlan.

The application period will be considered open until the positions are filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran