HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR-DISTRICT 7

State of Illinois • IL

96d • $27

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire temporary Snow Removal Operators for the 2025/2026 Snow and Ice Season. The Snow Removal Operators (hourly snowbird) performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school.
• For seasonal employees only, possession of a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, to include X or N and no airbrake restrictions, is acceptable for a period of two years. At the beginning of the third year from the initial hire date, a seasonal employee must possess a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements, to include X or N and no airbrake restrictions.
• Requires one year driving experience immediately preceding appointment free of incidents which could result in license suspension or revocation.

Responsibilities

• Operates CDL Class A or B licensed vehicles.
• Assists in emergency snow and ice control.
• Assists in servicing, washing, and making minor repairs of equipment such as trucks, tractors, snowplows, salt spreaders, compressors, graders and other light highway equipment.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties and other tasks associated with the general care of the headquarters grounds.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Benefits

• Flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits.
• Top-tier benefits and great retirement packages.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED