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1901 Fourth Street
Peru, IL 61354
Phone (815) 223-2962
Superintendent: Gary Bleck
Email:
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Superintendent: Gary Bleck
Email:
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The Department consists of the following divisions:
The Water Department Foreman is responsible for all water-main extensions, and repairs, hydrant repair and replacement, water utility locates, low pressure and rusty water complaints, hydrant flushing, emergency water-main breaks etc. Total Envirornmental Service Technologies Incorporated, TEST Inc (www.testinc.com) maintains the operation of the City of Peru's water and wastewater systems.
The Foreman for the Sewer/Storm Sewer Department inspects and repairs all sewers, catch basins, manholes, and lift stations. He is responsible for maintaining sewer equipment including jet rodders, locators, gas detectors, etc. Duties also include keeping catch basins free of debris.
The Meter Department Foreman’s responsibilities include supplying all new meters and repairing existing meters.
The Street Department Foreman oversees repairs to City roads, parking lots, and rights of way. He is responsible for supplying City businesses with yard bag deliveries and also in charge of all traffic signage, including street signs. The Street Dept responds to chipping service requests which is a seasonal program that starts in late March or early April and continues until late fall, weather permitting. Chipping charges are $10.00 for each 15 minutes that the chipper is at a residence. Homeowners are asked to pile the brush at the curb and call 815-223-2962 to schedule service.
Leaf vacuuming is another seasonal program, usually starting late October and continuing through the week before Thanksgiving, weather permitting. Collection schedules of the vacuuming routes are in the City calendar. Snow plowing is also part of the Street Dept duties in winter and Street Sweeping is scheduled for spring, summer and early fall.
The Superintendent is also in charge of Buildings and Grounds maintenance. He handles repairs to Public Works buildings such as the City Garage, Illinois Valley Airport, Park Garage, and Cemetery office and all the grounds that they encompass.
The Cemetery Foreman is in charge of burials, grave and ground maintenance, burial records, etc.
The Landfill/Compost Site Foreman is in charge of yard bag and chipping service compost, recycling concrete and construction debris, etc. The Foreman is a State-licensed landfill operator.
The Foreman for the Park Department is responsible for all Park maintenance, i.e. grass cutting, park equipment repair and replacement, playground equipment maintenance, etc.
The City Garage employs two mechanics who are responsible for maintaining all vehicles and equipment for the Public Works Dept. including the Chipper, Street Sweeper, Snow Plows etc.
The Superintendent is also Airport manager for Illinois Valley Regional Airport and oversees day to day operations, aircraft storage, maintenance on T-hangars, Corporate hangar and main building/hangar, aviation fuel purchases, fuel tax reports, new construction, etc.
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