Maintenance Worker-Sign Shop

Job Requisition : 53350 IPR# 25-00310

Closing Date: 03/03/2026

Agency: Department of Transportation

Class

Title:

Maintenance Worker-Sign Shop

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,253;
Full Range $6,253 - $7,817 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 3

Bargaining Unit Code: RC019 Downstate (All counties other than Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, & Will counties) Teamsters

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Maintenance Worker. The successful candidate will perform a variety of semiskilled tasks involving the preparation of sign base materials, application of sheeting, and reclamation of salvageable materials or fabrication of traffic signs.

• Operates fairly complex and expensive machinery.
• Sorts, classifies, resizes, straightens, strips, and stores salvageable sign materials returned from the districts.
• Performs preventative and functional maintenance on shop equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires six months experience performing a variety of semiskilled manual tasks in the maintenance of highways, buildings, grounds, waterways, or in a related field.

• Prefers skill in the operation of power tools and equipment.
• Prefers working knowledge of sign standards and designs.
• Prefers ability to work from drawing and shop work orders.

• Requires successful completion of a background investigation.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to perform arduous labor.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, drug and alcohol testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Maintenance Workers.

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose.

Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health,…