Highway Maintainer - Snow Removal Operator-District 2
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 maintaining, repairing, and caring for roads, bridges, and other related structures and features. This is an hourly, non-permanent, non-benefit, on-call position scheduled as needed from October 16 through April 15; dates depend on weather. The position is fully in office, with no hybrid schedule available, and may be based at one of the listed District 2 team section locations. Operators may be called at any hour, day or night, on any day of the year to respond to emergencies outside normal working hours. Employees must respond to a call-out as quickly as practicable, and response time may not exceed 45 minutes. Reasonable overtime may be required when necessary. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening. Employees are also subject to ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings. The work involves arduous outdoor labor in varied and adverse conditions, including hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, confined, and active construction-site environments, as well as climbing steep terrain, working on roadways open to traffic, and wading in water. This is classified as medium work: lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Possess a Class A or Class B CDL. For seasonal employees only, a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no air-brake restrictions is acceptable for the first 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.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships.
- Ability to perform arduous outdoor labor in varied adverse conditions and meet the position's physical demands.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening; submit to ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings.
- Respond to call-outs as quickly as practicable, with a maximum response time of 45 minutes.
- Work reasonable amounts of overtime when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Operate vehicles requiring a Class A or Class B CDL.
- Assist with emergency snow and ice control.
- Service, wash, and make minor repairs to equipment, including trucks, tractors, snowplows, salt spreaders, compressors, graders, and other light highway equipment.
- Perform routine housekeeping duties 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
