IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation) is hiring two types of temporary positions for its Winter Seasonal Program.

IDOT has to different positions needed to be filled immediately.

Position #1: Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers (Monthly Snowbirds)

Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers (Monthly Snowbirds) perform all of same job duties as IDOT’s year-round highway maintainers, including performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features. Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers (Monthly Snowbirds) must have a Class A or B CDL with an X or N endorsement.

Position #2: Snow Removal Operators (Hourly Snowbirds)

Snow Removal Operators (Hourly Snowbirds) are paid hourly and respond to emergency weather situations to inspect roadways, operate snow plows/salt spreaders, and remove other hazardous materials/obstacles from the roadways. Snow Removal Operators (Hourly Snowbirds) must also have a Class A or B CDL with an X or N endorsement.

Click here to apply for either position.


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