IDOT Hiring Winter ‘Snowbirds’ To Plow and Salt Highways

The Illinois Department of Transportation is filling temporary jobs to help with snow and ice removal throughout Illinois this winter. IDOT is hiring both full-time and on-call workers to plow and salt highways. The deadline to apply is Sept. 13. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

IDOT’s annual “snowbird” program requires employees to promptly respond to weather situations, assisting in snow-and-ice control and working in emergency conditions at any time, including weekends, holidays and nights. Applicants must have a commercial driver’s license and submit to a criminal background check. A pre-employment physical, vision testing, and drug and alcohol screening also are required.

Applicants will be selected based on availability, job-related experience and qualifications. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The winter seasonal program occurs from Oct.16 through April 15. For more information, including details on pay and the potential for benefits, please visit IDOT Jobs.