Highway Maintainer Snow Removal Operator-District 5
Job Location:
Champaign, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:57814
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 08/21/2026
Agency:Department of Transportation
Class Title:HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - 18639
Salary: $27.79 Hourly
Job Type: Hourly
Category:Part TimeTEMPORARY ON-CALL
County: Piatt; Champaign; DeWitt; Douglas; Edgar; McLean; Vermilion
Number of Vacancies: 65
Bargaining Unit Code:Non Bargaining Unit
Position Locations:
Monticello Team Section 676 E. Old Route 47 Monticello IL 61856 (Piatt County)
Clinton Team Section 6121 State Highway 54 Clinton IL 61727 (Dewitt County)
Bloomington Team Section 2621 S. Veterans Parkway Bloomington IL 61701 (McLean County)
Towanda Team Section 203 Old Route 66 Towanda IL 61776 (McLean County)
Leroy Team Section 503 South East St. LeRoy IL 61752 (McLean County)
Paris Team Section 13473 IL Hwy 133 Bldg. B Paris IL 61944 (Edgar County)
Tuscola Team Section 1200 E US Highway 35 Tuscola IL 61953 (Douglas County)
Fithian Team Section 1518 E. 1800 North Road Fithian IL 61844 (Vermilion County)
Danville Team Section 510 Ave. C Danville IL 61832 (Vermilion County)
Champaign Team Section 201 Eisner Rd. Champaign IL 61822 (Champaign County)
Leverett Team Section 160 E. Leverett Rd. Champaign IL 61822 (Champaign County)
All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactorsemployee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
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 is seeking to hire temporary Snow Removal Operators for the 2026/2027 Snow and Ice Season. TheSnow Removal Operators (hourlysnowbird) performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance repair and upkeep of roads bridges and other related structures and features.
- Operates CDL Class A or B licensed vehicles.
- Assists in emergency snow and ice control.
- Assists in servicing washing and making minor repairs of equipment such as trucks tractors snowplows salt spreaders compressors graders and other light highway equipment.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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 andhold 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.
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:As needed Non-Permanent Non-Benefit / On-call (October 16 April 15 dates are dependent on weather)
Agency Contact: District 5 Personnel at: or 217/466-7326
Posting Group:Transportation; Public Safety
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About Company
You won't find Steve Martin at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), but the agency is all about planes, trains, and automobiles. The IDOT plans, constructs, and maintains Illinois' transportation network, including its highways and bridges, airports, public transit, rail ... View more
