HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - WINTER SALARIED - DISTRICT 5

State of Illinois • IL

95d • $6,044

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire temporary Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers for the 2025/2026 Snow and Ice Season. The Winter Salaried Highway Maintainer (monthly 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.
• During snow and ice conditions, assists in snow and ice control.
• Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roadside and right-of-way.
• Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roads.
• 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

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