Highway Maintainer - Tazewell County - Morton Team
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Maintainer to perform a variety of tasks related to maintaining, repairing, and keeping roads, bridges, and other related structures and features in good condition. The position is based at the Morton Team headquarters in Tazewell County and is an onsite, full-time role with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Operations employees may also be called at any hour to respond to emergencies and are required to work reasonable overtime when necessary. The role requires operating Class A CDL vehicles and performing outdoor maintenance work in varied and sometimes adverse conditions. Employees must be able to carry out oral and written instructions, maintain productive working relationships, and respond to call-outs as quickly as practicable, within 45 minutes at most. Employment is contingent on background checks, a physical examination, and drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Possession of a Class A CDL with an X or N endorsement 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 steep terrain, roads open to traffic, and wading in water, while exposed to 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.
- Ability to complete a background check and disclose criminal history.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with USDOT standards, which prohibit cannabis use.
- Ability to work reasonable overtime when necessary and respond to emergency call-outs within 45 minutes at most.
Responsibilities
- Operate vehicles requiring a Class A CDL.
- Perform labor related to roadway maintenance.
- Assist with snow and ice control during snow and ice conditions.
- Perform labor related to roadside and right-of-way maintenance.
- Perform routine housekeeping duties at headquarters.
- Remove and dispose of trash, dead animals, and other debris along highways.
- Maintain on-the-job records.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Pension plan.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Deferred compensation program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare.
- 12 paid sick days annually.
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year of service, with the opportunity to 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.
- Training and career advancement opportunities.
- Monday–Friday work schedule.
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
