Highway Maintenance Worker

The Lee County Highway Department is seeking a dependable and hardworking Highway Maintenance Worker to join our team.Pay Rate: $31.31 per hour Position SummaryThe Highway Maintenance Worker performs a variety of highway maintenance duties, including:Snow and ice removalShoulder maintenanceRoadway strippingDitch cleaningRoadside vegetation controlCulvert installationOperation of heavy equipmentOther highway maintenance duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDExperience in highway maintenance activities and heavy equipment operationExperience with snow and ice removal on highway systems is preferredMust possess a valid State of Illinois Class B CDL with air brakesMust be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of hireAbility to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding workMust comply with the County's Drug and Alcohol PolicySuccessful completion of a background check is requiredHow to ApplyApplications are available at the Lee County Engineer's Office or on the Lee County website. Lee County Engineer1629 Lee Center RoadPO Box 193Amboy, IL 61310 Phone: 815-857-4141Email: bangleton@countyoflee.org Application Deadline: Position open until filled.