HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SANGAMON CO - SIGN SHOP

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental保险

Pension Plan

Sick Days (12 per year)

Vacation Days (10+ first year)

Personal Days (3)

Paid holidays (13-14)

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking a Highway Maintainer for Sangamon County with the IDOT. The role involves fabrication, installation, and maintenance of freeway signs, plus panel replacement and sign shop operations under supervision. The position requires a Class A CDL and a high school diploma, with physical ability for outdoor work in varied conditions.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, in-office, at 1135 W Reynolds St, Springfield. This is a union position with full state benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four years of high school.
• Possession of a Class A CDL with endorsements and no airbrake restrictions.
• One year of driving experience immediately preceding appointment, with no incidents.

Responsibilities

• Rehabilitates, repairs, installs, or removes freeway-type signs at various locations.
• Works in the Sign Shop using machinery to rehabilitate signs.
• Operates CDL Class A vehicles and sign shop equipment.
• Assists Silk Screen Operators with sign fabrication.
• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.

Skills

Driving experience

Physical stamina

Reading and following instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL Class A license

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 59240 IPR #26-01873

Opening Date: 09/29/2026

Closing Date: 10/14/2026

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Highway Maintainer - Sangamon County - Sign Shop

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,154 Monthly; Full Range: $7,154 - $8,936 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 2

Bargaining Unit Code: RC019 Downstate (All counties other than Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, & Will counties) Teamsters

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office

Work Location: 1135 W Reynolds St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Work County: Sangamon

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation / Bureau of Operations

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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 Highway Maintainers. The successful candidate will under direct supervision of the Freeway Sign Unit Chief and the day-to-day guidance of the Highway Maintenance Lead Worker, performs a variety of semiskilled tasks involving the fabrication, transportation, and installation of freeway sign overlays; reconstruction of damaged freeway sign panels; removal of existing freeway signs, installation of new signs; and replacement of raised pavement marker reflectors throughout the State. Sorts, straightens, hydro strips, and sands sign returns from the district yards. Resizes, shears, punches and radiuses aluminum used in the making of roadway signs.

Essential Functions

• At various locations statewide, working from ladders/boom truck and using a wide array of hand and power tools, rehabilitates, repairs, installs, or removes freeway-type signs on trusses over highways and on various supports adjacent to highways.
• Works at the Highway Sign Shop using a variety of machinery to rehabilitate returned freeway and standard signs.
• Operates CDL Class A licensed vehicles including maintenance trucks, materials-handling equipment, pavement marking equipment, as well as other equipment including air compressors, drills, rivet guns, hydraulic equipment, generators and other sign shop equipment used in the construction of signs and barricades.
• Assists Silk Screen Operators with the fabrication of highway signs ("Work on the Board").
• 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 equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
• Requires possession of a Class “A” commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements, and no airbrake 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with USDOT standards which prohibit the use of cannabis.
• 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.
• Requires the ability to work at heights in a bucket truck up to 30 feet in the air.
• Requires the ability to work on ladders up to 10 feet in the air.
• 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 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 Illinois. Our 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.

Employees 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 ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

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