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Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment. Do you have a background in road maintenance? If so, this position could very well be for you: Position: Temporary Road Maintenance Worker Location: Libertyville, IL Salary First Year: $24.01/hour Salary Returning: $26.30/hour Employment Dates: December 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020 Regular Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30am until 3:00pm Snow and Ice Control Callouts: 24-hour on-call- status Job Summary: Lake County is seeking eleven temporary road maintenance workers. These positions perform a variety of maintenance and traffic tasks related to the preservation and upkeep of County highways, bridges, drainage structures and other highway features, and DOT facilities. These positions perform semi-skilled work in operating tools and highway maintenance. They also perform essential snow and ice control operations. All duties are performed in accordance with the county safety code and established safe work practices. The candidates must have the ability to operate snowplow trucks with plows and salt spreaders, tractors, chippers, compressors, jack hammers, generators, etc. The candidates must also have the ability to wash, grease and assist in maintenance/servicing equipment including minor repairs and preventive maintenance; the ability to repair, replace and patch asphalt and concrete surfaces and fill in aggregate shoulder ruts; the ability to direct and control traffic during road maintenance; the ability to remove and dispose of trash, dead animals and other debris found on highways; the ability to trim and chip trees and shrubs; the ability to work from ladders or scaffolding; the ability to perform difficult physical labor; the ability to work under extreme weather conditions and the ability to work overtime as required. To be successful in this role you must have possession of a CDL Class B license with air brakes, Class A preferred, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record and a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); possess the ability to effectively problem solve and can work both individually and in a team atmosphere. You will have endless opportunities to impact and make a difference within Lake County. Being able to build working relationships with employees, 30 countywide departments and the public, is sure to keep you interested and continuously learning. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County! To learn more about the department you will be working for, visit Division of Transportation. To learn more about other services Lake County provides and to see some of our employees in action visit our website to view videos. If you need assistance writing your resume we have some tools to help you at our Human Resources website. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides flexible hours, rewarding compensation and an excellent benefit package? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment. Do you have a background in Transportation Planning? If so, this position could very well be for you: Position: Paratransit Coordinator, Senior or Principal Planner - DOT Location: Libertyville, Illinois Salary: $57,834 - $86,018 Becoming a Principal Planner at the Lake County Division of Transportation will allow you to be involved with planners, administrators, elected officials, engineers and other individuals ranging from consultants to regional transportation agencies. Your day will consist of managing countywide paratransit planning efforts and implementation of paratransit service improvements. You will work in concert with the Lake County Coordinated Transportation Services Committee (LCCTSC), the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Metra, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), Pace, townships, municipalities, not-for-profit agencies and private entities to provide leadership to further coordinate paratransit programs in Lake County. You will participate in Division of Transportation public involvement activities, process monthly invoices, prepare ridership progress reports, facilitate paratransit-related meetings, and at times prepare transportation related intergovernmental agreements. You will also serve as a Planning Liaison to CMAP and assist with locally programmed federal funding. You will have endless opportunities to impact and make a difference within Lake County. Being able to build working relationships with employees, 30 countywide departments and the public, is sure to keep you interested and continuously learning. To be successful in this role you should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a major in planning, civil engineering or a related field. Preference may be given to candidates with practical experience with transportation/transit planning and financing, program management, and intergovernmental agreements. Individuals must exercise sound professional judgment and strong analytical abilities; possess the ability to effectively problem solve, demonstrate strong project management and interpersonal skills, and can work both individually and in a team atmosphere. Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package with performance-based incentive plans. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County! To learn more about the department, you will be working for, visit DOT . To learn more about other services Lake County provides and to see some of our employees in action visit our website to view videos. If you need assistance writing your resume we have some tools to help you at our Human Resources website . Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer