Welcome to the City of Herrin
I personally welcome you to Herrin, a city on the move and growing. In the heart of beautiful Southernmost Illinois, Herrin is a great place to live, work, play, raise a family and do business. If you’re already a part of our community, thank you. If you’re considering relocating your home or business to Herrin - or simply thinking about a visit -- please do. We would love to have you. The door to the Mayor’s office is open so come by and say hello.
Steve Frattini,
Mayor of the City of Herrin
WATER BILLS ARE DUE THE 20TH OF EACH MONTH. ACCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO DISCONNECT THE 1ST OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH. IF YOUR WATER IS DISCONNECTED THERE IS A RECONNECT FEE OF $50 INCLUDING THE PAST DUE PORTION THAT MUST BE PAID BEFORE RECONNECTION.
JOB OPENING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
Are you an outgoing individual that is seeking an employment opportunity in a busy atmosphere
that unlocks your potential with customer service? Then let us innovate, collaborate, and
succeed together.
The Herrin water department has an opening for a full time water clerk/cashier. The hours for
this position are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The responsibilities for this position are as follows, but not limited to:
Taking water payments
Money handling
Answering phones
Multi tasking
Organization
Emailing
Ability to learn utility billing software
Billing as needed
Professional courtesy
Be able to work independently
Able to focus with a high volume of customers and phone calls.
Will need to be able to operate phones, computers, printers and fax.
Experience with Microsoft office is a plus!
Residency: must reside within ten miles of Park ave and Walnut st and within Williamson
county
This position is union clerical and offers;
IMRF retirement
Insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Personal time
Sick time
Rate of pay will be $15-$16.35 per hour
Applications are available at City hall or click here. Please have
your resume turned in to Herrin city hall located at 300 N. Park Ave Herrin, IL 62948 by 4:00
p.m. September 18, 2025.
FIREFIGHTER CITY OF HERRIN PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Herrin will be accepting applications for Firefighter. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, 21 years of age or turning 21 before eligibility list expires Fall 2025 and not older than 34 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED. Copy of diploma or GED and birth certificate are required with application. Must not have been convicted of a felony. Must qualify medically under Board of Fire and Police Commission regulations. Selection process will include basic application review and acceptance by the Board, physical fitness assessment, written test, oral interview and background investigation. After application acceptance by the Board, applicants will be notified by mail if they are to report for further testing. Application packets will be available beginning Monday, August 11, 2025, here or picked up at the Herrin City Clerk’s Office, 300 N. Park Ave. Application packets must be returned to the City Clerk’s Office by Monday, September 15, 2025 no later than 4:00 p.m.
By Order of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
TRASH COLLECTION BEGINS AT 7 A.M. TRASH MAY BE PLACED OUT NO EARLIER THAN THE AFTERNOON BEFORE SCHEDULED DAY.
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Public Works/Water Department
300 North Park Avenue, Herrin, IL 62948 Phone:618-942-3177
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