Equal Opportunity Employer

The Village is firmly committed to equality of opportunity in employment. Conditions of employment will be provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or unfavorable discharge from military service, and mental or physical disability.

The Village will not deny equality of opportunity to any qualified individual who is able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of the employment position, which he or she applies. 

When no positions are open please use the general online employment application. For open positions, please fill out the appropriate application related to the position you are applying for below. Please note: Applications are required to be completed and submitted online for consideration. Please attach your resume, cover letter, and any applicable certifications as a PDF where provided in the application.

Fire Department - Training Officer (PT)

Why Work for Westmont?
Westmont is a community of 24,429 residents in the southeastern portion of DuPage County.  We are centrally located in the Chicago Metro area with easy access to major highways and Metra, making commuting a breeze.  We are home to both Fortune 500 companies and small to midsize local businesses, including over 100 restaurants, so we have a little something for everyone. 

The Village values its employees; and while we have high expectations of staff, we appreciate that people have lives outside of work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation (available from date of hire), 10 paid holidays, floating holidays, sick leave, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, supplemental benefits and IMRF pension and more!

What Does a Fire Department Training Officer do?
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief, the Training Officer will have the primary responsibility for Fire and Rescue related training and educational programs as well as coordination of Emergency Medical Services training and other related administrative functions for the Department. The Training Officer is considered an administrative officer and is part of the Fire Chief's senior staff.

For more information, please click here to see the full job description. 

Are You Qualified?
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school and one or more years of college. 

Must hold the following certifications: 

• State of Illinois - Company Fire Officer
• State of Illinois - Instructor II. 
• Shall obtain both the State of Illinois Fire Officer II (Advanced Company Officer) and Training Program Manager, Fire Service Incident Safety Officer Certifications within two years of appointment to the position. 
• NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 at time of appointment and NIMS 300 & 400 within two years of appointment to the position. 
• Requires experience to the degree that the Training Officer can lead, instruct, train and motivate other officers and personnel. 

What Will I Get Paid?
This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position with a starting wage of $32.46/hr - $35.12/hr (DOQ).  

How Do I Apply?
To apply, please complete our online employment application by clicking here.  

This position will remain open until filled; however, applications received by March 31, 2023 will be given priority consideration.

The Village of Westmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Public Works - Summer Seasonal Maintenance Workers

Do you want to gain valuable work experience in an exciting, fast-paced environment?  Do you like being outdoors, engaged in a variety of general maintenance activities?  Is helping the community something you value?

If this sounds like you, you might be a great fit for a seasonal position with the Village of Westmont!

Why Work for Westmont?
Westmont is a community of 24,429 residents in the southeastern portion of DuPage County.  We are centrally located in the Chicago Metro area with easy access to major highways and Metra, making commuting a breeze.  We are home to both Fortune 500 companies and small to midsize local businesses, including over 100 restaurants; so we have a little something for everyone. 

What Does a Seasonal Maintenance Worker Do?
Under the general supervision of a Foreman and/or Crew Leader, this position is responsible for a variety of routine, unskilled manual tasks, including:

• cutting grass and weeds
• watering plants and vegetation
• assisting with tree maintenance and chipping
• assisting with repair of manholes, broken concrete and asphalt pavements
• general painting 
• cleaning up after completed jobs
• other jobs as assigned

For more information, please click here to see the full job description. 

Are You Qualified?
This position requires physical strength and agility sufficient to perform strenuous manual labor tasks under varying weather conditions.  Ability to lift and move 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.  Frequent and/or prolonged bending, stooping, standing, sitting, pulling, pushing or reaching is required as is the ability to communicate effectively and work both as part of a team and independently.

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to three years of high school as well as a working knowledge of hand tools and power tools.   Valid IL Driver’s License preferred.  

What Will I Get Paid?
This is a seasonal, non-exempt (hourly) position with a wage of $20/hour.  Average weekly hours are 40 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks (generally between May-August).

How Do I Apply?
To apply, please complete our online employment application by clicking here.  

There are multiple seasonal Public Works positions.  Applications will be accepted until filled.

EOE M/F/D/V