HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR-DISTRICT 7
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 work related to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roads, bridges, and other related structures and features. The position is on-call, non-permanent, and non-benefit, with work during the October 16–April 15 season; dates depend on weather. Work is based at one of the listed District 7 team sections in Illinois. The role is fully in office, with no hybrid schedule available. Employees may be called at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to respond to emergencies outside normal work hours. They must respond to a call-out as quickly as practicable and within 45 minutes. Reasonable overtime may be required when necessary.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- One year of driving experience immediately preceding appointment, free of incidents that could result in license suspension or revocation.
- For seasonal employees, 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, a seasonal employee must possess a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no air-brake restrictions.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening, and to participate in 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 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 respond to call-outs as quickly as practicable and within 45 minutes; reasonable overtime may be required.
Responsibilities
- Operate vehicles requiring a CDL Class A or B license.
- 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 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.
Benefits
- The posting describes State of Illinois jobs generally as offering a gold standard of benefits and great retirement packages, but this position is specifically identified as non-benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
