Winter Road Maintainer & Snow Operator (CDL)

Illinois Comptroller; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation (District 6) is hiring temporary Snow Removal Operators for the 2026/2027 season. These on-call, non-benefit positions require operating CDL-equipped vehicles and performing routine roadway maintenance during winter conditions. Work is in-office with on-site locations across Mt.

Sterling, Carthage, Mason City, Litchfield, Springfield, and other teams in Illinois. Applicants must meet minimum education and CDL requirements and pass pre-employment

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four years of high school.
• Possession of a Class B CDL with 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 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.

Skills

Driving experience

CDL Class B

CDL Class A

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL endorsements (X/N)

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation (District 6) is hiring temporary Snow Removal Operators for the 2026/2027 season. These on-call, non-benefit positions require operating CDL-equipped vehicles and performing routine roadway maintenance during winter conditions. Work is in-office with on-site locations across Mt.

Sterling, Carthage, Mason City, Litchfield, Springfield, and other teams in Illinois. Applicants must meet minimum education and CDL requirements and pass pre-employment