Winter Salaried Highway Maintainer – CDL Required

State-of-Illinois; Fithian (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire temporary Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers for the 2026/2027 Snow and Ice Season. The Winter Salaried Highway Maintainer (monthly snowbird) performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features.

This is a union position with a flexible in-office schedule (1 to 5 days per week) and overtime during snow events.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates CDL Class A or B licensed vehicles.
• During snow and ice conditions, assists in snow and ice control.
• Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roadside and right-of-way.
• Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roads.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties and other tasks associated with the general care of the headquarters grounds.

Skills

CDL Class B / A endorsements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire temporary Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers for the 2026/2027 Snow and Ice Season. The Winter Salaried Highway Maintainer (monthly snowbird) performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features.

This is a union position with a flexible in-office schedule (1 to 5 days per week) and overtime during snow events.