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**HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - CHAMPAIGN COUNTY - SIGN SHOP - IPR#47157**

**Agency**: Department of Transportation
**Closing Date/Time**:06/27/2024
**Salary**: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,649 Monthly, Full Range: $6,649 - $8,306

**Job Type**: Salaried
**County**: Champaign
**Number of Vacancies**: 1
**Plan/BU**: RC019

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

**A**gency Mission Statement**

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Highway Maintainer.

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 environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.

Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (10) 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

**Responsibilities**:
25%
- 1. Operates CDL Class A licensed vehicles.- Operates maintenance trucks, pavement marking equipment, tractors, mowing machines, snowplows, salt spreaders, and other equipment including compressors, generators, post diggers, bucket trucks and other related equipment used in the construction of signs and barricades.
- Washes, greases and conducts minor repairs and preventive maintenance activities of these vehicles and equipment.

20%
- 2. Performs labor relating to maintenance of traffic signals, equipment and luminaries.- Erects and maintains all types of traffic control signs and delineators including straightening, removing and replacing said signs and/or posts along state highways.
- Repairs specialized pavement marking and other traffic related equipment.
- Performs labor relating to unique projects such as pavement marking removal, special pavement marking and curb reflector installation.
- Responds to emergency weather situations, as instructed verbally or in writing, to inspect roadways and remove hazardous material/obstacles, some weighing up to 50 pounds, from roadways and drainage areas. Responds to emergency situations to inspect roadways, repair signals, protect traffic and assist in emergency response.
- Occasionally acts as a crew leader

20%
- 3. During snow and ice conditions, assists in snow and ice control.- Operates snowplows, spreads salt and sand.
- Plows and removes snow.

10%
- 4. Directs and controls traffic during roadside construction or repairs and sets up lane closures.- Works on cone pickup/laydown crew.
- Paints curbs and works as a crew member on hand pavement marking crews.
- Serves as a backup truck operator for pavement marking and sign hanging crews.
- Operates all mechanical tools and utilities hand tools required for the erection and maintenance of signs.

**Job Responsibilities Continued**:

- 10%
- 5. Performs routine housekeeping duties at headquarters.- Cleans, maintains stockpile of materials.
- Performs other tasks associated with the general care of headquarters.
- Removes and disposes of trash, dead animals and other debris along highways

5%

6. Maintains job records and reports as required or assigned verbally or in writing.

5%

7. Mows grass, removes weeds and brush, loads and unloads vehicles and cleans traffic control signs.

5%.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:
**Minimum Requirements**

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school.
2. Requires possession of a Class "A" CDL with appropriate endorsements, to include X or N and no airbrake restrictions.
3. For seasonal employees only, possession of a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements, to include X or N and no airbrake restrictions, is acceptable for a period of two years. At the beginning of the third year from the initial hire date, a seasonal employee must possess a Class A CDL.

**Conditions of Employment**:
1. The condi