Highway Maintainer - Snow Removal Operator-District 5
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring temporary Snow Removal Operators for the 2026/2027 snow and ice season. The Snow Removal Operator performs tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roads, bridges, and related structures and features. The position is hourly, temporary, and on-call during the October 16–April 15 season; dates are dependent on weather. Work is as needed and non-permanent, with no benefits. Positions are based at team sections in Monticello, Clinton, Bloomington, Towanda, LeRoy, Paris, Tuscola, Fithian, Danville, Champaign, or Leverett, Illinois. Applicants must apply electronically through the Illinois.jobs2web.com website. Applications submitted by email or on paper will not be considered.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- For seasonal employees, possession of a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no air-brake restrictions is acceptable for up to two years. Beginning in the third year from the initial hire date, seasonal employees must possess a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no air-brake 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, as well as 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 lift up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Availability to respond to call-outs at any hour, any day of the year, including emergencies outside normal work hours; response time must not exceed 45 minutes.
- Work reasonable amounts of overtime when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Operate vehicles requiring a CDL Class A or B license.
- Assist with emergency snow and ice control.
- Assist with 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 general care of headquarters grounds.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
