DeKalb Times

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 3 is currently accepting applications for seasonal positions to assist with snow and ice removal in several counties. These counties include Bureau, La Salle, DeKalb, Kendall, Grundy, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee. Interested individuals must submit their applications for Winter Salaried Highway Maintainers (Monthly Snowbirds) online at https://illinois.jobs2web.com by Monday, Sept. 30.

Both full-time Winter Highway Maintainers and hourly Winter Highway Maintainers are being recruited to help maintain over 45,000 lane miles statewide during the winter months. Employees will need to respond promptly to emerging weather situations and be available to work under emergency conditions at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The starting salary for full-time positions is $5,814 per month while hourly workers will be paid $25 per hour.

Applicants must hold a valid commercial driver’s license and have an email address. They will also undergo a criminal background check along with pre-employment physical and vision tests as well as drug and alcohol screening. A new law provides veterans' preference for these seasonal roles; therefore, veterans are encouraged to apply.

Selection of applicants will be based on availability, job-related experience, and qualifications. For more information on available positions and the application process in specific districts—including details on pay and potential benefits—applicants can find additional details online.

An animated video explaining the snowbird program can be found on IDOT’s YouTube channel.