City Job Openings
CITY OF FREEPORT
Street Department – Animal Control Officer
The City of Freeport is hiring for a full-time Animal Control Officer. Under direction of the Superintendent of Streets, performs a variety of operations relating to animal control duties. Does related work as required including records, correspondence, database information, and reports. Will also be asked to supplement the snow plowing and hauling duties for the Street Division.
The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED; ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit with Air Brake Endorsement within 90 days of starting the position; valid driver’s license with excellent driving record; able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; general experience or the ability to become familiar within 60 days of starting the position; and basic computer and email skills.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Patrol areas within the City and enforce animal services codes, ordinances, and regulations; investigate reports of animal abuse; issue citations; take appropriate actions.
- Capture and impound unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals; transport animals to shelter; arrange for proper storage and humane care.
- Pick up dead or injured animals; provide aid to injured animals; transport animals to veterinarian for treatment or euthanasia; medicate and vaccinate animals to be adopted.
- Respond to calls from citizens for animal services; investigate complaints involving animals; investigate reports of dogs or cats creating nuisances.
- Answer questions regarding the enforcement of animal services regulations and adoption and licensing policies and procedures.
- Register animals; follow up on registration violations including the collection of fees; provide public education regarding humane animal services.
- Prepare reports and maintain records, logs, and files of activities; prepare cases and complaints for court action; testify in court.
- Perform a variety of kennel duties as necessary.
- Responds to after hour service requests.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This is an hourly, AFSCME union position, Labor Grade 13. Starting rate for this position is $21.00/hour with an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision & life insurance, paid time off, plus an IMRF pension.
Please email an application and/or resume to the Human Resource Manager at kkirkpatrick@cityoffreeport.org. Application and/or resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Applications can be obtained at City Hall located at 314 W. Stephenson Street or on the City’s website at www.cityoffreeport.org.
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.
Water/Sewer Department – Service Technician
The City of Freeport is hiring for a full-time Service Technician. Reporting to the Utility Superintendent and under the daily direction of the Service Crew Foreman, participates in the performance of a variety of operations relating to the Water & Sewer’s Division of field customer service.
The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED; a valid driver’s license with excellent driving record; basic knowledge of the principles and techniques of water and sewer systems, as they relate to house connections, locations and grades, problem solving and health and safety requirements; good customer service skills; strong knowledge of OSHA safety rules and of laws or ordinances relating to this position.; strong knowledge and skill in the operation and maintenance of equipment assigned; and functional computer skills including database searches, Word, Excel, etc.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Removes and replaces water meters and/or Meter Interface Units (MIU) in the City’s meter maintenance program.
- Inspects and tests equipment and meters on an as needed basis.
- Repairs water system components, as it relates to the City’s water meter infrastructure.
- Maintain field notes of locations and details.
- Assist the Service Crew Foreman in the development of schedules to accommodate sick, vacation, bereavement and other forms of leaves and to provide coverage during abnormal operations.
- Responsible for maintenance of service trucks, inventory and stock control.
- Responsible for the activation of service and/or discontinuance of service as initiated by the Utility Billing office.
- Performs JULIE locate requests.
- Inspects installations and determines their compliance with city ordinances before water and sewer service is provided.
- Will be subject to emergency call-in.
- Responds to citizen complaints and after hour service requests.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This is an hourly, AFSCME union position, Labor Grade 14. Starting rate for this position is $21.88/hour with an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision & life insurance, paid time off, plus an IMRF pension.
Please email an application and/or resume to the Human Resource Manager at kkirkpatrick@cityoffreeport.org. Application and/or resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Applications can be obtained at City Hall located at 314 W. Stephenson Street or on the City’s website at www.cityoffreeport.org.
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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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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