Highway Maintenance & Heavy Equipment Operator

Lee County; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County Highway Department is seeking a dependable Maintenance Worker to join our highway maintenance team. The role involves snow and ice removal, shoulder maintenance, roadway striping, ditch cleaning, and operating heavy equipment to support road safety and reliability.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience with highway maintenance and heavy equipment, and a valid Illinois Class B CDL with air brakes; Class A CDL must be obtainable within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in highway maintenance activities and heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Snow and ice removal on highway systems experience is preferred.
• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Class B CDL with air brakes.
• Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of hire.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding work.
• Must comply with the County's Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Snow and ice removal.
• Shoulder maintenance.
• Roadway striping.
• Ditch cleaning.
• Operation of heavy equipment.
• Other highway maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Snow and ice removal

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B with air brakes

Class A CDL within 6 months

Job description

Lee County Highway Department is seeking a dependable Maintenance Worker to join our highway maintenance team. The role involves snow and ice removal, shoulder maintenance, roadway striping, ditch cleaning, and operating heavy equipment to support road safety and reliability.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience with highway maintenance and heavy equipment, and a valid Illinois Class B CDL with air brakes; Class A CDL must be obtainable within six months of hire.