The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking qualified individuals to step forward and apply for positions to help with snow-and-ice removal across the state.  The seasonal position is part of the department’s “Snowbird” program.  IDOT hires snow removal operators and winter salaried highway maintainers to help maintain more than 45,000 lane miles statewide during the winter months. Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman says that while it’s summer it’s never too early to plan for winter weather.  

Snowbirds are required to promptly respond to emerging weather situations for snow-and-ice removal and it can be at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.  Applications must be submitted online by September 12th.  Find out more and apply by visiting https://illinois.jobs2web.com. 

Requirements are a CDL and submitting to a criminal background check.  A pre-employment physical and vision test as well as drug and alcohol screening are required.  Veteran’s preference is provided for these positions and IDOT encourages all veterans to apply. 

Applicants will be selected based on availability, job-related experience, and qualifications. For more information, click here.