Highway Maintainer

Position Overview

DeKalb County Highway Department is seeking a Highway Maintainer. Under the general direction of the Operations Manager or Maintenance Foreman, performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, and repairs of county roads and operates all highway maintenance equipment including an assigned winter snow plow route.

• Operate variety of equipment, vehicle, and vehicles with attachments to include but not limited to: trucks, tractors, mowers, loaders of various size, grader, backhoe, excavator, crack seal machine, hot-mix patching machine, rollers, paint machine, weed sprayer and a variety of hand tools
• Perform county road surface repair, digging as needed, patching with repair mixture, leveling, and rolling; repair and maintain road shoulders; repair and maintain drainage appurtenances
• Plows for the removal of snow and applies salt or other substances as needed and directed to improve highway safety in inclement weather
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of highway equipment
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

• Required knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school
• 3 years in highway maintenance or a related field preferred
• Working knowledge of the procedures, methods and materials utilized in highway maintenance and repair

• Valid Illinois Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement
• Allow pre-employment and annual CDL Clearinghouse inquiry
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Before end of probation period Licensing or the ability to obtain licensing for the application of herbicides (issued by the State of IL Dept of Agriculture); obtain flagging certification
• Strong commitment to health and safety guidelines
• Good communication skills and problem-solving ability, effectively follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to operate or learn the operation of standard and specialized vehicular equipment and hand tools utilized in highway maintenance and repair
• Physical strength and stamina to meet job demands to perform manual labor; physical activities such as climbing, lifting, carrying, balancing, walking, stooping, digging, and applying/handling/erecting of materials
• Establish and maintain relationships with co-workers, staff and general public
• Expected to be self-starting, show initiative and provide leadership in accomplishing work and tasks assigned with minimal supervision at times
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• May be subject to a physical exam and a background check

Day Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday-Friday (with overtime mandatory)