HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR-DISTRICT 8

State of Illinois•East St. Louis, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring temporary Snow Removal Operators for the 2026/2027 snow and ice season. The hourly, on-call role performs tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roads, bridges, and related structures and features. Work is non-permanent and non-benefit, as needed, during the seasonal period of October 16 through April 15, with dates dependent on weather. The position is fully in office and is based at one of the listed District 8 operations yards. Applicants must apply electronically through illinois.jobs2web.com. Email and paper applications are not accepted. The hiring process requires a background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, with ongoing random screenings. Employees may be called at any hour on any day to respond to emergencies and must respond within 45 minutes at most. Reasonable overtime may be required when necessary.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, 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 have 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.
Successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, as well as ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings.
Ability to perform arduous outdoor labor in adverse conditions, including hot, cold, wet, windy, and muddy conditions; confined spaces; active construction sites; steep terrain; roadways open to traffic; and wading in water, while encountering 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 perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Availability to respond to emergency call-outs at any hour of the day or night, any day of the year, with a response time no longer than 45 minutes; reasonable overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles requiring a CDL Class A or Class B license.
Assist with emergency snow and ice control.
Assist with servicing, washing, and minor repairs of equipment, including trucks, tractors, snowplows, salt spreaders, compressors, graders, and other light highway equipment.
Perform routine housekeeping and other general-care tasks at the headquarters grounds.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.