HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - ALEXANDER COUNTY - CAIRO TEAM
State of IllinoisIllinois, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
82944 - 103608 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Illinois Department of Transportation team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment.
Job Description
The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire Highway Maintainers to perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources