HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR-DISTRICT 6
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring temporary Snow Removal Operators for the 2026/2027 snow and ice season. The hourly Snow Removal Operator performs tasks related to maintaining, repairing, and caring for roads, bridges, other related structures, equipment, and headquarters grounds. The position is non-permanent, non-benefit, and on-call as needed during the seasonal period, October 16 through April 15; dates depend on weather. Work is fully in office, with positions available at multiple team sections in District 6, Illinois. Applicants must apply electronically through the Illinois jobs website. Email or paper applications are not accepted. The role requires a pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, as well as ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings. Employees may be called at any hour, any day of the year, for emergencies and may need to work reasonable overtime. Employees required to respond to a call-out must do so as quickly as practicable and within 45 minutes.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- For seasonal employees, a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no air-brake restrictions is acceptable 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 air-brake 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 adverse conditions, including hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, and confined environments; active construction sites; steep terrain; roadways open to traffic; and water, while encountering 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.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, plus ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings.
- Availability for emergency call-outs at any hour on any day of the year, with a response time no longer than 45 minutes when required, and willingness to work reasonable overtime when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Operate vehicles requiring a Class A or Class B CDL.
- Assist with emergency snow and ice control.
- Assist with servicing, washing, and minor repairs of trucks, tractors, snowplows, salt spreaders, compressors, graders, and other light highway equipment.
- Perform routine housekeeping and other general care duties for headquarters grounds.
- Perform other duties reasonably related to the responsibilities listed above.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
