Highway Maintainer - Sangamon Co - Springfield West Team

Position: HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SANGAMON CO - SPRINGFIELD WEST TEAM
Job

Requisition  IPR#25-00916

Closing Date: 01/15/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Position Title:

Highway Maintainer - Sangamon Co - Springfield West Team

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,912 Monthly;
Full Range: $6,912 - $8,634 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RCO
019 Downstate (All counties other than Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, & Will counties) Teamsters

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  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

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

This position is subject to a pre-employment physical examination, drug and alcohol testing, and random drug and alcohol testing after hired.

A CLASS "A" CDL WITH "N" OR "X" ENDORSEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING

Please attach a copy of your Class "A" CDL with "N" or "X" endorsement to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

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 (IDOT) is seeking to hire a Highway Maintainer to perform 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 licensed vehicles.

* Performs labor relating to maintenance of roadways.

* During snow and ice conditions, assists in snow and ice control.

* Performs labor relating to the maintenance of roadside and right-of-way.

* Performs routine housekeeping duties at headquarters.

* Removes and disposes of trash, dead animals, and other debris along highways.

* Maintains on the job records.

* 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.

* Requires possession of 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.

Conditions of Employment

* 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.

* 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.

* Requires the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships.

* 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.

* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our…