Entry Level Waterway Maintainer

Job Overview:

Join our team as an Entry Level Waterway Maintainer and play a vital role in preserving and enhancing our waterways and infrastructure. This energetic position offers hands-on experience in maintaining waterway systems and supporting dredging projects. You’ll work outdoors in dynamic environments, contributing to the safety, accessibility, and sustainability of water-related facilities. This paid position is ideal for motivated individuals eager to develop practical skills and grow within this industry.

Job Description:
General labor position to complete various assigned tasks including but not limited to, cutting grass, sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, driving a boat, picking up debris, installing and removing buoys, light-duty boat maintenance, driving-light duty work trucks, operating skid steer etc.  Obtaining a CDL will be required.  A willingness to jump in and learn from others and take direction.  Other miscellaneous duties may be assigned.  This position will be 40-50 hours per week and may convert to permanent status with full benefits after 120 days.  (Rain days or in between dredging jobs you may not be working and get less than 40 hours per week).

Qualifications:

• High School or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license (CDL Class B w/airbrakes a plus)
• Excavation experience, operating equipment a plus but not required
• Minimum 18 years old
• Boat experience required
• Knowledge of Chain O’ Lakes/Fox River a plus
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs
• Clean driving record
• Drug free
• Must be able to swim and not be afraid of water
• Self-starter, Responsible, Team player, Punctual, Positive attitude
• Needs to be able to follow instructions with a can-do attitude
• Work under minimal supervision

Fox Waterway Agency (FWA) offers the following benefits for full-time employees (40 hours/week): PTO, Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life), IMRF-Retirement Plan

Must be employed full-time and work at least 120 hours to be eligible for company benefits

Pay Range:  ($18-$20/hr) – Wages commensurate with experience

Contact Information:

• Please complete the job application below, also submit your cover letter and resume to Rob Bowman email address:  rob@foxwaterway.com or you may apply in person at the front office (45 S Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake, IL) M-F 9AM to 4PM)
• Only resumes with job applications will be considered
• Please no recruiter phone call