Winter Highway Maintainer & Snow Operator – On-Call

Illinoiscomptroller

Rushville (IL)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 44,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking temporary Snow Removal Operators for the 2026/2027 Snow and Ice Season. The Snow Removal Operators (hourly snowbird) perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and related structures and features.

Positions are on-call, non-permanent, and may require working in harsh weather conditions across multiple team locations in Illinois.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
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.

Responsibilities

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.