Job Opportunities
Laborer
Position Type: Temporary
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., may require evening and weekends
Salary: $23.10 w/CDL, $18.48 no CDL
Department: Public Works
Applicants must be able to lift 80 lbs. and perform physical labor in inclement weather. Candidates with CDL License and experience with concrete, carpentry, mowing, electrical, welding, plumbing, janitorial, and mechanics are preferred. No benefits. Applications on file less than one year will be considered. Residency within Jefferson County, Illinois required. Subject to basic reading test, background checks and medical assessment with drug screen.
Assistant Director of Public Works
Position Type: Full Time
Hours of Work: Office hours are Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some evenings and weekends maybe required
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
Department: Public Works Department
Applicants must have expert communication, strong organizational, project management, leadership, and budgeting skills, and a commitment to citizen service and community involvement, budgeting skills, and other job-related skills. Must be able to demonstrate courtesy and excellent communication skills with elected officials, city employees, and residents. Valid CDL. Residency within Jefferson County, Illinois required.
Contact Information
Human Resources Office
1100 Main Street
Mt. Vernon IL 62864
Phone: (618) 242 - 6810
Fax: (618) 242 - 5593
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cheryl Conner
Human Resources Director
Phone: (618) 242 - 6885
Email: cheryl.conner@mtvernon.com
Sascha Traxler
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Phone: (618) 242 - 6810
Email: sascha.traxler@mtvernon.com
