HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - LEE COUNTY - BRIDGE CREW
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Maintainer to perform maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roads, bridges, drainage structures, and related features. This position is assigned to the Lee County Bridge Crew and is based at 2703 W 4th St, Dixon, Illinois. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and the position is fully in office. The employee performs repair work on concrete and structural steel on damaged or deteriorated bridges and small drainage structures, operates Class A CDL vehicles, and assists with snow and ice control. The employee also washes, greases, and performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, and completes routine housekeeping at headquarters. The role requires outdoor labor in varied and often adverse conditions, including active construction areas, roadways open to traffic, confined spaces, steep terrain, and water. Operations employees may be called at any hour to respond to emergencies and must work reasonable overtime when needed. A call-out response must be made as quickly as practicable and within 45 minutes. The position is subject to pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, drug and alcohol testing, and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with USDOT standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Possess a Class A CDL with an X or N endorsement and no airbrake restrictions.
- Have 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 and physical examination.
- Successfully complete pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with USDOT standards, which prohibit cannabis use.
- Ability to perform arduous outdoor labor in adverse conditions, including hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, and confined conditions; active construction sites; steep terrain; roadways open to traffic; and wading in water.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and maintain productive working relationships.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work reasonable overtime and respond to call-outs within 45 minutes when required.
Responsibilities
- Repair concrete and structural steel on damaged or deteriorated bridges and small drainage structures.
- Operate Class A CDL-licensed vehicles.
- Assist with snow and ice control during winter conditions.
- Wash and grease vehicles and equipment, and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Perform routine housekeeping duties at headquarters.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the role.
- Respond to emergency call-outs and work reasonable overtime when necessary.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
