HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR-DISTRICT 2

State of Illinois•Rock Falls, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring temporary Snow Removal Operators (hourly snowbirds) for the 2026/2027 snow and ice season. The position performs tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roads, bridges, and related structures and features. Work is on an as-needed, non-permanent, on-call basis from October 16 through April 15; dates are dependent on weather. The position is fully in office, with assignments at one of the listed District 2 team section locations. Employees may be called at any hour of the day or night, on any day of the year, to respond to emergencies outside normal work hours. They must respond to a call-out as quickly as practicable and within 45 minutes. Reasonable overtime may be required when necessary. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, drug and alcohol screening, and ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
Possess a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no airbrake restrictions. For seasonal employees, this is acceptable for two years; beginning in the third year from the initial hire date, the employee must possess a Class A CDL with the same endorsement and restriction requirements.
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, 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 frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Successful completion of pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, as well as ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings.
Ability to respond to call-outs as quickly as practicable and within 45 minutes.

Responsibilities

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