HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR-DISTRICT 7

Illinoiscomptroller; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Maintainer - Snow Removal Operator for District 7. This on-call, part-time role supports winter operations at multiple team locations in central/southern Illinois.

Responsibilities include performing snow removal and related maintenance duties during weather events. The position is hourly, temporary, on-call, with hours as needed October 16 – April 15, and requires readiness to operate in variable conditions.

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HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR-DISTRICT 7

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID:58269
Opening Date: 08/24/2026

Closing Date: 09/04/2026
Agency:Department of Transportation
Category:Part TimeTEMPORARY ON-CALL
Bargaining Unit Code:Non Bargaining Unit

Class Title:HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - 18639
Salary: $27.79 Hourly
Job Type: Hourly
Category:Part TimeTEMPORARY ON-CALL
County: Macon; Clark; Clay; Coles; Crawford; Cumberland; Effingham; Fayette; Jasper; Lawrence; Moultrie; Richland; Shelby; Wabash; Wayne
Number of Vacancies: 62
Bargaining Unit Code:Non Bargaining Unit

Position Locations:

Shelbyville Team Section – 1588 State Hwy 16, Shelbyville, IL 62565 (Shelby County)

Mattoon Team Section – 8640 Old State Road, Mattoon, IL 61938(Coles 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)

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 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.

Work Hours: As needed, Non-Permanent, Non-Benefit / On-call (October 16 – April 15, dates are dependent on weather)

Agency Contact: District 7 Personnel at: [e-mail] or 217/342-3951

Posting Group:Transportation; Public Safety