Job Title: Highway Maintainer

Location: DeKalb County Highway Department, 1826 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb IL

Employment Type: Full-Time, Operators Union Local 150 Union position

Schedule: Day Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday-Friday (with overtime mandatory)

Pay Rate: Position's current pay is $35.78 per hour, new hires begin at 80% for first 12 months, 90% for second 12 months, 100% beginning with year three of employment

Position Overview

DeKalb County Highway Department is seeking a Highway Maintainer. Under the general direction of the Operations Manager or Maintenance Foreman, performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, and repairs of county roads and operates all highway maintenance equipment including an assigned winter snow plow route.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate variety of equipment, vehicle, and vehicles with attachments to include but not limited to: trucks, tractors, mowers, loaders of various size, grader, backhoe, excavator, crack seal machine, hot-mix patching machine, rollers, paint machine, weed sprayer and a variety of hand tools.
• Perform county road surface repair, digging as needed, patching with repair mixture, leveling, and rolling; repair and maintain road shoulders; repair and maintain drainage appurtenances.
• Plows for the removal of snow and applies salt or other substances as needed and directed to improve highway safety in inclement weather.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of highway equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education & Experience

• Required knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school.
• 3 years in highway maintenance or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of the procedures, methods and materials utilized in highway maintenance and repair.

Requirements

• Valid Illinois Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• Allow pre-employment and annual CDL Clearinghouse inquiry.
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Before end of probation period Licensing or the ability to obtain licensing for the application of herbicides (issued by the State of IL Dept of Agriculture); obtain flagging certification.
• Strong commitment to health and safety guidelines.
• Good communication skills and problem-solving ability, effectively follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate or learn the operation of standard and specialized vehicular equipment and hand tools utilized in highway maintenance and repair.
• Physical strength and stamina to meet job demands to perform manual labor; physical activities such as climbing, lifting, carrying, balancing, walking, stooping, digging, and applying/handling/erecting of materials.
• Establish and maintain relationships with co-workers, staff and general public.
• Expected to be self-starting, show initiative and provide leadership in accomplishing work and tasks assigned with minimal supervision at times.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• May be subject to a physical exam and a background check.

Written applications are available upon request at highway@dekalbcounty.org, at 815-756-9513, or at 1826 Barber Greene Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115.