Highway Maintainer - Lee County - Bridge Crew

State of Illinois•Dixon, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Maintainer for the Lee County Bridge Crew. The position performs varied maintenance, repair, and upkeep work on roads, bridges, and related structures and features. It is based at 2703 W 4th St, Dixon, Illinois, and is fully in office. The stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The role includes repairing concrete and structural steel on damaged or deteriorated bridges and small drainage structures, operating Class A CDL vehicles, and assisting with snow and ice control. It also includes cleaning and maintaining vehicles and equipment, routine housekeeping at headquarters, and other related duties as assigned. Operations employees may be called at any hour to respond to emergencies and may be required to work reasonable overtime. A call-out response must be made as quickly as practicable and within 45 minutes. Employment is subject to successful pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol testing, including random testing after hire. The position requires arduous outdoor work in adverse conditions and is classified as medium work, involving lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
Possession of a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no airbrake 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 varied adverse conditions, including hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, confined-space, active-construction-site, steep-terrain, roadway, and in-water conditions, with exposure to 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 meet the physical demands of medium work: lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation and physical examination.
Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with USDOT standards, which prohibit cannabis use.
Ability to work reasonable overtime and respond to emergency call-outs as quickly as practicable, with a maximum response time of 45 minutes.

Responsibilities

Perform labor to repair concrete and structural steel on damaged or deteriorated bridges and small drainage structures.
Operate vehicles requiring a Class A CDL.
Assist with snow and ice control during snow and ice conditions.
Wash and grease vehicles and equipment, and conduct minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
Perform routine housekeeping duties at headquarters.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
Respond to emergency call-outs, when required, within 45 minutes 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 possibility of earning 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
Monday–Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas