HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR-DISTRICT 9
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 (hourly snowbird) performs tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roads, bridges, and other related structures and features. The position is hourly, temporary, part-time, non-permanent, non-benefit, and on-call during the October 16–April 15 season; dates depend on weather. Work is fully in office at one of the listed District 9 team section locations in southern Illinois. Employees may be called at any hour, day or night, to respond to emergencies and must respond as quickly as practicable, within 45 minutes. Applicants must meet the listed high school education, commercial driver’s license, and driving experience requirements. The job requires successful completion of pre-employment background, physical, and drug and alcohol screenings, with random screenings continuing during employment. The work includes arduous outdoor labor in varied 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.
- For seasonal employees, a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, including X or N, and no airbrake restrictions is acceptable for the first two years. Beginning at 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 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 adverse conditions, including hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, confined-space, active-construction-site, steep-terrain, roadway, and water-wading conditions, and exposure to poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents, and snakes.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships.
- Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug and alcohol screening; subject to ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings.
- Must respond to emergency call-outs as quickly as practicable and within 45 minutes, and work reasonable overtime when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Operate CDL Class A or B licensed vehicles.
- 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 general care of headquarters grounds.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
Benefits
- The posting describes State of Illinois employees as having access to benefits and retirement packages generally, but states this position is non-benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
