Snow Removal Operator - District 7 (Temporary)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring temporary Snow Removal Operators for the 2026/2027 snow and ice season. The hourly snowbird maintains, repairs and keeps in good condition roads, bridges and related structures. There are six vacancies, paid at $27.79 per hour, with work as needed between October 16 and April 15 depending on weather.

Key responsibilities

• Operate CDL Class A or B licensed vehicles.
• Assist in emergency snow and ice control.
• Help service, wash and make minor repairs to equipment such as trucks, tractors, snowplows, salt spreaders, compressors and graders.
• Perform routine housekeeping and general care of the headquarters grounds.
• Carry out other duties as required, within the scope of the above.

Required profile

• High school education equivalent.
• One year of driving experience immediately before appointment, free of incidents that could lead to license suspension or revocation.
• For seasonal workers: a Class B CDL with X or N endorsement and no airbrake restrictions for two years, then a Class A CDL with the same endorsements by the start of the third year.
• Ability to perform hard outdoor labour in adverse conditions, including climbing steep terrain and working on roadways open to traffic.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work in teams.
• Successful completion of a background investigation, pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol screening, plus ongoing random testing.

Operations employees are called at any hour to respond to emergencies, and overtime is worked when necessary. Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application site.