Highway Maintainer - Perry County - Pinckneyville Team

State of Illinois•Perry, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire a Highway Maintainer to perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features. This position is a union position and requires a Class "A" CDL with "N" or "X" endorsement. The role involves performing labor related to roadway maintenance, assisting with snow and ice control, roadside and right-of-way maintenance, housekeeping duties at the headquarters, removing debris, and maintaining on-the-job records. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol testing, and be subject to random testing. The job requires the ability to perform arduous labor outdoors in various adverse conditions and to understand and follow instructions. Operations employees are subject to call at any time for emergencies and may be required to work overtime.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school.
Requires possession of 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.
Requires successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as on-going random drug and alcohol screenings.
Requires the ability to perform arduous labor outdoors in a variety of adverse conditions including, but not limited to, hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, confined spaces, active construction sites, climbing steep terrain, roadways open to traffic and wading in water while dealing with adverse environmental conditions such as poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents and snakes.
Requires the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships.
This position is considered medium work as defined by the US Dept. of Labor (20 CFR404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Operations employees are subject to call at any hour of the day or night on any day of the year in order to respond to emergencies outside of normal work hours.
As a result, negotiated rate employees are required to work reasonable amounts of overtime when necessary.
Any bargaining unit employee who may be required to engage in a call out shall respond to the call as quickly as practicable but in no situation can the response time exceed 45 minutes.

Responsibilities

Operates CDL Class A licensed vehicles.
Performs labor relating to maintenance of roadways.
During snow and ice conditions, assists in snow and ice control.
Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roadside and right-of-way.
Performs routine housekeeping duties at headquarters.
Removes and disposes of trash, dead animals and other debris along highways.
Maintains on the job records.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
12 paid Sick Days annually
10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
3 paid Personal Days annually
13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources