Highway Maintenance Lead Worker Cook County Hillside Operations Team

Hillside, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:49805 IPR# 25-00244
Closing Date: 10/02/2025
Agency:Department of Transportation
Position Title: Highway Maintainer Lead Worker - Cook County - Hillside Operations Team
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: HR 001

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 SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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****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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 seeks to hire a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker. Under direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor II this position performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance repair and upkeep of roads bridges and other related structures and features of the highway system.

Essential Functions

As Lead Worker directs work activities of skilled and unskilled workers involved in the maintenance of guardrail culvert and gutter work drainage installations minor bridge abutment and guardrail repair.
Performs labor relating to maintenance of roadways involving the maintenance of guardrail culvert and gutter work; drainage installations; minor bridge abutment and guardrail repair.
During snow and ice conditions assists in snow and ice control.
Prepares and submits daily report for hours worked supplies used and work performed utilizing the AMP System to schedule work inventory materials and equipment.
Instructs personnel in the proper safe use of equipment and the appropriate material usage procedures
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 to the completion of two years of high school.
Requires two years experience performing highway construction and maintenance work.
Requires possession of a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements to include X or N and no airbrake restrictions.
Requires one year driving experience immediately preceding free of incidents including revocation or suspension

Conditions of Employment

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Requires successful completion of a background investigation physical examination drug and alcohol screening and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
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.
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.
Requires the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships.
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.

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 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 also receive a robust benefit package including:

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time hybrid scheduling)
Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

Work Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM Monday-Friday (30-minute lunch)
Work Location: 4160 May Street Hillside Illinois 60162

Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 1/District 1/Bureau of Maintenance

Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Transportation; Building Fleet & Institutional Support; Public Safety

Promotional Qualification: Must be a certified Highway Maintainer or Heavy Construction Equipment Operator working within Local 700 or Local 330 Bargaining Units.

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Job Requisition ID:49805 IPR# 25-00244Closing Date: 10/02/2025Agency:Department of TransportationPosition Title: Highway Maintainer Lead Worker - Cook County - Hillside Operations TeamJob Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeCounty: CookNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: HR 001This position is a...