HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR-DISTRICT 5

State of Illinois • Fithian, 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 Snow Removal Operator performs tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roads, bridges, and other related structures and features. Work is non-permanent and on-call as needed from October 16 through April 15; dates are dependent on weather. The position is fully in office, with no hybrid schedule available, and is based at one of the listed District 5 team sections in Illinois.

Applicants must apply electronically through the Illinois.jobs2web.com website. The role requires successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, as well as ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings. Employees may be called at any hour, including outside normal work hours, to respond to emergencies and may be required to work reasonable overtime when necessary.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
• Seasonal employees may hold a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no airbrake restrictions for up to two years. Beginning in the third year from the initial hire date, seasonal employees must hold 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 varied 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 while maintaining 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.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, plus ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to respond to call-outs as quickly as practicable, with response time not exceeding 45 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles requiring a Class A or Class B CDL.
• Assist with emergency snow and ice control.
• Assist with servicing, washing, and minor repairs of 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.

Benefits

• The posting describes State of Illinois employees as having access to benefits and retirement packages, but does not specify which benefits apply to this temporary, non-benefit position.

What This Job Offers

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