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The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks to hire Highway Maintainers for the sign shop to perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roadway signs, sign support structures, pavement markings and their maintenance equipment.
Job Responsibility:
Perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roadway signs, sign support structures, pavement markings and their maintenance equipment
Perform work relating to the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of roadway signs, sign support structures, pavement markings
Direct and control traffic during roadside construction and repairs and set up lane closures
During snow and ice conditions operate snowplows and related equipment, spread salt or sand on roadways
Perform routine housekeeping duties in the headquarters
Maintain job records and reports as required or assigned
Perform all other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope and responsibility of the position duties
Requirements:
Knowledge and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school
Possession of a Class "A" CDL with appropriate endorsements, to include X or N endorsement, and not restricting an airbrake endorsement
One year driving experience immediately preceding appointment free of incidents which could result in license suspension or revocation
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
Ability to perform arduous labor outdoors in a variety of adverse conditions
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships
Ability to work at heights in a bucket truck up to 30 feet in the air
Ability to work on ladders up to 10 feet in the air
Nice to have:
Bilingual skills
What we offer:
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