Highway Maintainer Winter Salaried District 7
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Lawrence, KS - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:57791
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 08/21/2026
Agency:Department of Transportation
Class Title:HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - 18639
Salary: $6255.00 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full TimeTEMPORARY
County: Moultrie; Clark; Clay; Coles; Crawford; Cumberland; Effingham; Fayette; Jasper; Lawrence; Macon; Richland; Shelby; Wabash; Wayne
Number of Vacancies: 90
Bargaining Unit Code:RC019
Position Locations:
Sullivan Team Section 1155 State Hwy 32 Sullivan IL 61951 (Moultrie County)
Decatur Team Section 4142 North Westlawn Avenue Decatur IL 62526 (Macon County)
Vandalia Team Section 910 Imco Dr. Vandalia IL 62471 (Fayette County)
Effingham Team Section 1900 West National Ave. Effingham IL 62401 (Effingham County)
Shelbyville Team Section 1588 State Hwy 16 Shelbyville IL 62565 (Shelby County)
Mattoon Team Section 8640 Old State Road Mattoon IL 61938 (Coles County)
Lawrenceville Team Section - 12969 Heath Road Lawrenceville IL 62439 (Lawrence County)
Newton Team Section 1700 West Jourdan Newton IL 62448 (Jasper County)
Robinson Team Section 13125 East 1050th Ave Robinson IL 62454 (Crawford County)
Flora Team Section 7762 Old Hwy 50 Flora IL 62839 (Clay County)
Olney Team Section 3964 N Gentry Road Olney IL 62450 (Richland County)
Marshall Team Section 109 Edgewood Drive. Marshall IL 62441 (Clark County)
Greenup Team Section 403 West Route 40 Greenup IL 62428 (Cumberland County)
Fairfield Team Section 205 Highland Avenue Fairfield IL 62837 (Wayne County)
Wabash/Edwards Team Section 80 Road 11076 East Browns IL 62818 (Wabash/Edwards County)
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 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 Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers for the 2026/2027 Snow and Ice Season. TheWinter SalariedHighway Maintainer (monthlysnowbird) 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.
- 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.
- 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:Monday- Friday 40 hours/week OT (October 16 April 15 dates are dependent on weather)
Agency Contact:District 7 Personnel at: or 217/342-3951
Posting Group:Transportation; Public Safety
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