HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR-DISTRICT 7

State of Illinois•Fairfield, 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 role performs a variety of tasks related to maintaining, repairing, and caring for roads, bridges, and other related structures and features. Positions are based at one of the listed District 7 team sections. Work is as needed and on-call during the seasonal period of October 16 through April 15; dates depend on weather. Operations employees may be called at any hour, day or night, to respond to emergencies outside normal work hours. Employees may be required to work reasonable amounts of overtime when necessary and must respond to a call-out as quickly as practicable, with a maximum response time of 45 minutes. The position requires outdoor labor in varied and potentially adverse conditions.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, 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 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.
Successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, and participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings.
Ability to perform arduous outdoor labor in varied 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 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.
Ability to respond to call-outs as quickly as practicable and within 45 minutes.

Responsibilities

Operate CDL Class A or B licensed vehicles.
Assist with emergency snow and ice control.
Assist in servicing, washing, and making minor repairs to trucks, tractors, snowplows, salt spreaders, compressors, graders, and other light highway equipment.
Perform routine housekeeping and other tasks 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.