Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Job description:

Location: Wheeling & Elk Grove Village, IL

Schedule: Seasonal | Monday–Friday | Day Shift (Hours Vary)

Duration: May to December (subject to workload and business seasonality) with opportunities for full time employment.

Compensation: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid weekly
Hands-on training from experienced field technicians
Consistent hours throughout the season
Opportunity to convert into a full-time role
Career Growth Opportunities in a Fast-Growing Company
Opportunities for full time employment for strong seasonal workers

About Us

At Great Lakes Wastewater (GLW) — the parent company of A&J Sewer Service and Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer & Septic — we do essential work that most people don’t think about until something goes wrong. We take pride in showing up, doing the job right, and treating customers with respect.

We’re a team that works hard, looks out for each other, and earns our results. If you want a place where effort matters and you can build real skills, you’ll fit in here.

The Role

We’re looking for a Laborer to help our technicians in the field. You’ll be working on septic systems and sewer lines across the area—digging, lifting, setting up equipment, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.

This is physical, outdoor work. It gets hot, cold, dirty, and sometimes unpredictable. But if you like staying active and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, it’s a solid way to learn a trade and make a living.

Here’s what matters most:

You show up on time, ready to work
You listen, learn, and take direction
You don’t quit when the job gets tough
Every now and then, you’ll be asked to jump in wherever needed to keep the crew moving

Key Responsibilities

Assist technicians with septic and sewer jobs in the field
Dig, lift, carry, and move materials and equipment
Help set up and break down job sites
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
Follow directions and safety guidelines
Do your part to keep the job moving and the team productive

Qualifications

Able to lift 75+ lbs and handle physical work all day
Shows up consistently and does what they say they’ll do
Valid driver’s license
Comfortable working outside in all kinds of weather
Willing to learn and take feedback
No experience needed — we’ll teach you

Why Join Our Team?

We’re a fast-growing, family-owned business with a team that takes pride in what we do. We’re not corporate, and we’re not cutting corners.

Hard work is noticed and respected
You’ll learn real, valuable skills
Strong team — people have each other’s backs
Opportunity to turn this into a long-term career
Straightforward, honest work environment
If you put in the effort, there’s room to grow here.

Watch this video to learn more about what it’s like to work here and be a part of our team:

https://youtu.be/B9a9s__H-nI?si=Ba_W3YCR1j5rfVUf

Let’s Talk.

If you’re ready to work hard, learn something new, and be part of a team that gets after it — reach out.

Equal Opportunity Statement

GLW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Work Location: In person

Application Question(s):

Are you able to lift 75+ lbs and handle physical work all day?

Work Location: In person

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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