Highway Maintainer - Snow Removal Operator, District 4

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring temporary Snow Removal Operators for the 2026/2027 snow and ice season. The position is hourly, non-permanent and on-call, covering October 16 through April 15 depending on weather. There are 52 vacancies across six team sections (Aledo, Biggsville, Monmouth, Macomb, Knoxville, Lewistown, Wyoming, Peoria West, Morton, Wenona, El Paso). Applicants must apply online through the State of Illinois job portal.

Key responsibilities

• Operate CDL Class A or B licensed vehicles.
• Assist in emergency snow and ice control.
• Assist in servicing, washing and making minor repairs of equipment such as trucks, tractors, snowplows, salt spreaders, compressors, graders and other light highway equipment.
• Perform routine housekeeping and other tasks associated with the care of the headquarters grounds.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Required profile

• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the State does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Bilingual skills are welcome.
• Reasonable accommodation requests can be made during the hiring process.

Required skills

• CDL Class A or B license
• Operation of snowplow and light highway equipment

Pay is $27.79 per hour. The position is listed as part time and non-bargaining unit.