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IDOT seeking temporary help to keep public safe this winter
IDOT is hiring Snow Removal Operators and Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers, also known as snowbirds, to help maintain more than 45,000 lane miles statewide during the winter season.
“The calendar says it’s summer, but we plan for winter weather 12 months a year,” said Secretary Omer Osman. “Safety is our top priority -- we’re asking individuals to consider applying for these positions to help keep our roads and bridges clear during inclement weather. In addition to providing a vitally important service, snowbirds sometimes become fulltime employees.”
Snowbirds are required to promptly respond to emerging weather situations for snow-and-ice removal and be ready to work in emergency conditions at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays.
IDOT is holding a second round of open houses for snowbirds across the state. At each open house, attendees will have a chance to speak with IDOT staff to learn more about the program and obtain assistance in submitting an application, which must be completed online. Visit here for more info.
Applicants can visit https://illinois.jobs2web.com for job postings across the state and submit an online application. No paper applications can be accepted.
Applicants must have a commercial driver’s license and submit to a criminal background check.
A pre-employment physical and vision test as well as drug and alcohol screening are required. A new law provides for a veterans’ preference for these seasonal positions and IDOT encourages veterans to apply.
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