Highway Maintainer - Winter Salaried - District 1

Highway Maintainer
- Winter Salaried
- District 1

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire temporary Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers for the 2026/2027 Snow and Ice Season. The Winter Salaried Highway Maintainer (monthly snowbird) performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features.

Essential Functions:

• Operates CDL Class A or B licensed vehicles.
• During snow and ice conditions, assists in snow and ice control.
• Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roadside and right-of-way.
• Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roads.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties and other tasks associated with the general care of the headquarters grounds.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school.
• For seasonal employees only, possession of a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, to include X or N and no airbrake restrictions, is acceptable for a period of two years.
• At the beginning of the third year from the initial hire date, a seasonal employee must possess a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements, to include X or N and no airbrake restrictions.
• Requires one year driving experience immediately preceding appointment free of incidents which could result in license suspension or revocation.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as on-going random drug and alcohol screenings.
• Requires the ability to perform arduous labor outdoors in a variety of adverse conditions including, but not limited to, hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, confined spaces, active construction sites, climbing steep terrain, roadways open to traffic and wading in water while dealing with adverse environmental conditions such as poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents and snakes.
• Requires the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships.

About the Agency:

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.

Work Hours:

Monday
- Friday, 40 hours/week, OT (October 16 – April 15, dates are dependent on weather)

Agency Contact:
District 1 Personnel inter

Applications or 847/705-4068