Highway Maintainer - Winter Salaried - District 1

State of Illinois•Gurnee, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring temporary Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers for the 2026/2027 snow and ice season. Based at the Gurnee Team Section in Lake County, the monthly snowbird performs maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roads, bridges, and related structures and features. The role operates CDL Class A or B vehicles and assists with snow and ice control. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week, with overtime from October 16 through April 15; dates depend on weather. Operations employees may be called at any hour on any day to respond to emergencies and must work reasonable overtime when necessary. Employees required to respond to a call-out must do so as quickly as practicable and within 45 minutes. The position requires outdoor physical labor in a variety of adverse conditions, including hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, confined, and active construction environments, as well as climbing steep terrain, working near traffic, and wading in water. It is classified as medium work and involves lifting up to 50 pounds at a time, with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Employment is contingent on a background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, with ongoing random screenings.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
For seasonal employees, a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no airbrake restrictions is acceptable for the first two years. Beginning in the third year from the initial hire date, a seasonal employee must possess a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no airbrake restrictions.
One year of driving experience immediately preceding appointment, free of incidents that could result in license suspension or revocation.
Ability to perform arduous outdoor labor in adverse conditions, including hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, and confined environments; active construction sites; steep terrain; roadways open to traffic; and water, while exposed to environmental hazards such as poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents, and snakes.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and maintain productive working relationships.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, as well as ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings.
Ability to work reasonable overtime when necessary and respond to required emergency call-outs within 45 minutes.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles requiring a CDL Class A or B license.
Assist with snow and ice control during snow and ice conditions.
Perform labor related to roadside and right-of-way maintenance.
Perform labor related to road maintenance.
Perform routine housekeeping and other duties related to the general care of headquarters grounds.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.