What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - WINTER SALARIED - DISTRICT 2 position at State of Illinois?
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
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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
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Closing Date: 10/08/2025
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - 18639
Salary: $6044.00 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time TEMPORARY
County: Rock Island; Jo Daviess; Stephenson
Number of Vacancies: 10
Bargaining Unit Code: RC019
Position Locations:
- 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.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.
- 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.
- Requires one year driving experience immediately preceding appointment free of incidents which could result in license suspension or revocation.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Requires successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as on-going random drug and alcohol screenings.
- Requires the ability to perform arduous labor outdoors in a variety of adverse conditions including, but not limited to, hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy, confined spaces, active construction sites, climbing steep terrain, roadways open to traffic and wading in water while dealing with adverse environmental conditions such as poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents and snakes.
- Requires the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the US Dept. of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Operations employees are subject to call at any hour of the day or night on any day of the year in order to respond to emergencies outside of normal work hours. As a result, negotiated rate employees are required to work reasonable amounts of overtime when necessary. Any bargaining unit employee who may be required to engage in a call out shall respond to the call as quickly as practicable but in no situation can the response time exceed 45 minutes.
About the Agency
Agency Contact: District 2 Personnel at: DOT.D2WinterApplications@illinois.gov or 815/284-5312
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Nearest Major Market: Davenport
Nearest Secondary Market: Moline
Salary : $6,044
