Highway Maintainer - Sangamon Co - Bridge Crew Ops

Position: HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SANGAMON CO - BRIDGE CREW OPS
Job

Requisition  IPR #26-01459

Opening Date: 06/09/2026

Closing Date: 06/24/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Position Title:

Highway Maintainer - Sangamon Co - Bridge Crew Ops

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $7,240 Monthly;
Full Range: $7,240 - $9,052 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

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.

This position is subject to a pre-employment physical examination, drug and alcohol testing, and random drug and alcohol testing after hired.

A CLASS "A" CDL WITH "N" OR "X" ENDORSEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING

Please attach a copy of your Class "A" CDL with "N" or "X" endorsement to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits.

Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Highway Maintainer for the Bureau of Bridges and Structures. Under the direct supervision of the Highway Maintenance Lead Worker, the successful candidate performs a variety of tasks related to the inspection of major bridges and bridge repair maintenance.

Essential Functions

* In the performance of duties, operates CDL Class A licensed vehicles such as maintenance trucks, backhoes, loaders, motorboat, and tractors.

* Assists lead worker in maintaining specialized equipment including repairs, maintenance, and adjustments.

* Performs other duties as assigned by the lead worker when engaged in bridge inspection and related activities.

* Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

* Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.

* Requires possession of a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements, to include X or N and no air brake restrictions.

* Requires one year of 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.

* This position is considered medium work as defined by the US Dept. of Labor (20 CFR
404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

* Operations employees are subject to call at any hour of the day or night on any day of the year in order to respond to emergencies outside of normal work hours. As a result, negotiated rate employees are required to work reasonable amounts of overtime when necessary. Any bargaining unit employee who may be required to engage in a call out shall respond to the call as quickly as practicable but in no situation can the response time exceed 45 minutes.

* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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