Welcome to the City of Peru Employment Page. Here you will find a list of current vacancies within the City and information on how to apply for open positions. The City of Peru is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or background, religious affiliation, marital status, military status, order of protection status, arrest record, or any other legally protected status.
Vacancies
THE CITY OF PERU IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY SUMMER POSITIONS.
POSITIONS FOR THE CITY OF PERU INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- STREETS
- PARKS
- CEMETERY
- ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
- SPLASH PAD
Must be 16 years of age or older to apply!
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
LEADING JOURNEYMAN MAINTENANCE OPERATOR
The City of Peru is accepting applications for a Leading Journeyman Maintenance Operator in our Electric Department. Responsibilities will include maintaining and operating high voltage generators and related equipment driven by diesel, gas, or hydropower. Additional responsibilities will include troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, and lubricating systems and performing regulatory reporting data gathering and documentation.
Qualified candidates must have a demonstrated ability to supervise junior personnel and a demonstrated ability to administer formal maintenance programs. Must have the ability to read ladder logic, schematics and be mechanically inclined. Additionally, must have a valid Illinois Class A CDL, be able to lift a maximum of 100 pounds, and reside within 20 miles of Peru within 6 months of employment. PLC and welding experience preferred.
Full-time position with competitive salary and excellent benefit package. The starting rate of pay for this position is $49.92 per hour. Please complete the Full-Time Employment Application below and submit a resume including employment history and education no later than February 15, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description-Leading Journeyman Operator Maintenance
Application Process:
A new application must be submitted each time you want to apply for a posted position, even if it is a position for which you have previously applied. Please be sure to read the entire employment application carefully and answer all the questions even if you are submitting a resume with your application. All relevant fields on the application must be completed to be considered for the vacancy.
Important Items to Note:
- If you do not have access to a computer at home to download and complete an application, computer access is available at public libraries or you can pick up a paper application at City Hall.
- Information provided by applicants for career opportunities may be used to conduct background checks, reference checks or other activities related to the hiring process.
- Because of the volume of applications received for some positions, not all applicants are granted an opportunity to interview. If you are selected to interview, a representative from the Human Resources Department will contact you after the advertised closing date for the vacancy.
