HIGHWAY MAINTAINER- ST. CLAIR COUNTY- EAST ST. LOUIS TEAM

State of Illinois • East St. Louis, IL

97d • $6,912 - $8,634

About The Position

IDOT is seeking to hire a Highway Maintainer to perform 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.
• Requires possession of 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 licensed vehicles.
• Performs labor relating to maintenance of roadways.
• During snow and ice conditions, assists in snow and ice control.
• Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roadside and right-of-way.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties at headquarters.
• Removes and disposes of trash, dead animals and other debris along highways.
• Maintains on the job records.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Benefits

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED