HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SANGAMON CO - SIGN SHOP TRUCK DRIVER
Illinoiscomptroller, Springfield, IL, United States
HIGHWAY MAINTAINER - SANGAMON CO - SIGN SHOP TRUCK DRIVER
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Highway Maintainer. The successful candidate will under direct supervision of the Standard Sign Unit Chief through a Lead Worker, operate a truck to deliver completed signs and sign materials to all Highways district facilities. Returns old, damaged, and obsolete signs and assemblies. Ensures compliance with departmental safety rules.
Essential Functions
Sorts, classifies, resizes, straightens, and strips salvageable sign material returns from the districts.
Performs various functions relating to the preparation of sign blanks.
Loads, unloads, and transports finished and salvaged signs between the districts and the central Sign Shop.
Operates forklifts or other equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties 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, including air brakes.
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.
Requires the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships.
Requires certification in forklift operation and warehouse safety training within 6 months of hire.
This position is considered medium work as defined by the US Dept. of Labor (20 CFR404.1567(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.
Operations employees are subject to call at any hour of the day or night on any day of the year 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.
Benefits
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
Job Details
Job Requisition ID:
55462 IPR #26-01348
Opening Date:
04/23/2026
Closing Date:
05/07/2026
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Position Title:
Highway Maintainer – Sangamon Co – Sign Shop Truck Driver
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/2026) $7,154 Monthly; Full Range: $7,154 - $8,936 Monthly
Job Type:
Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:
1
Bargaining Unit Code:
RC019 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.
Work Hours:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Friday
Work Location:
1135 W Reynolds St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work Office:
Office of Highways Project Implemenation/Bureau of Operations
Agency Contact:
DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group:
Transportation; Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Public Safety
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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Highway Maintainer. The successful candidate will under direct supervision of the Standard Sign Unit Chief through a Lead Worker, operate a truck to deliver completed signs and sign materials to all Highways district facilities. Returns old, damaged, and obsolete signs and assemblies. Ensures compliance with departmental safety rules.
Essential Functions
Sorts, classifies, resizes, straightens, and strips salvageable sign material returns from the districts.
Performs various functions relating to the preparation of sign blanks.
Loads, unloads, and transports finished and salvaged signs between the districts and the central Sign Shop.
Operates forklifts or other equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties 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, including air brakes.
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.
Requires the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions while maintaining productive working relationships.
Requires certification in forklift operation and warehouse safety training within 6 months of hire.
This position is considered medium work as defined by the US Dept. of Labor (20 CFR404.1567(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.
Operations employees are subject to call at any hour of the day or night on any day of the year 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.
Benefits
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
Job Details
Job Requisition ID:
55462 IPR #26-01348
Opening Date:
04/23/2026
Closing Date:
05/07/2026
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Position Title:
Highway Maintainer – Sangamon Co – Sign Shop Truck Driver
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/2026) $7,154 Monthly; Full Range: $7,154 - $8,936 Monthly
Job Type:
Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:
1
Bargaining Unit Code:
RC019 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.
Work Hours:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Friday
Work Location:
1135 W Reynolds St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work Office:
Office of Highways Project Implemenation/Bureau of Operations
Agency Contact:
DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group:
Transportation; Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Public Safety
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