Sanitation Apprentice

Salary: $23.63 - $28.78 Hourly
Location : Lake Forest, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Public Works Department
Division: Sanitation
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Become an Apprentice in Municipal Government!

Excellent opportunity to learn a trade with competitive pay and benefits while completing on-the-job training and paid training classes. If you're ready to learn the skills that will help you build your career, apply today!

The Public Works Apprentice position is a temporary 3-year work training program, with the potential for additional training programs designed to cross train and help individuals establish skills that will help build a career. While the City cannot guarantee full-time employment after completing the Apprentice program, many employees who have held similar positions have gone on to full-time Public Works careers.
Examples of Duties

Under direct supervision, progress through the 3-year work training program to become a well-rounded member of the Public Works Department:

• Collect refuse, recycling, and yard waste
• Operate all types of heavy equipment, such as scooters, rear packers, and hook lifts
• Become familiar with routes through refuse collection and snow operations
• Participate in training initiatives, such as landfill safety and dumpster emptying

Qualifications

• Familiarity with using hand tools and power tools/equipment
• Good driving record and must be able to attain a CDL License Class B with Air Brake Endorsement
• Ability to work alternate work-hour schedules for winter, weekends, and when workload dictates
• At least 18 years old
• The ability to perform strenuous physical lifting and work in all weather conditions

Supplemental Information

Excellent benefits package of employer funded and voluntary benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off, sick leave and holidays
• Retirement pension (IMRF) - best funded state retirement plan
• Voluntary benefits:
  Aflac, Family Service EAP, Wellness Program

Rate of pay that will rise with experience!

Full Pay Range: $23.63 - $28.78 Hourly

Open until Filled
The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Lake Forest

City Benefits Include:

• Medical/dental ()
• deferred compensation plan ()
• holidays/vacation/sick/emergency leave
• pension program*
• employee assistance programs

* Those working 1,000 hours or more during a calendar year are enrolled in the Illinois Municpal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension program, contributing 4.5% of salary into the program.

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