HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - WINTER SALARIED - DISTRICT 3

Job Requisition ID: 52099 
Closing Date: 12/23/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - 18639 
Salary: $6044.00 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time TEMPORARY
County: Ford; Bureau; DeKalb; Kendall; LaSalle
Number of Vacancies: 24
Bargaining Unit Code: RC019 and RC020  

 

Position Locations: 

Gibson City Team Section – 915 South Illinois Drive, Gibson City, IL 60936 (Ford County)

Ottawa Team Section -   700 East Norris Drive, Ottawa, IL 61350 (LaSalle County)

LaSalle Team Section – 2991 East 350th Road, LaSalle, IL 61301 (LaSalle County)

Princeton Team Section – 17999 1500 N Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356 (Bureau County)

Sycamore Team Section – 351 East Page St., Sycamore, IL 60178 (DeKalb County)

Ladd Team Section – 33251 1525 N Road, Spring Valley, IL 61362 (Bureau County)

Yorkville Team Section – 8175 Illinois Route 47, Yorkville, IL 60560 (Kendall County)

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Why Work for Illinois? 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire temporary Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers for the 2025/2026 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. 

Essential Functions

• 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.

Minimum 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 be