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Highway Maintainer
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- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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Highway Maintainer

DeKalb County, Illinois
DeKalb, IL

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Job Details

$26.97 - $33.71 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Safety protocol adherence
Outdoor work experience
Commercial truck driving
Employee relationship building
CDL A
High school diploma or GED
Pesticide application knowledge
Air Brake Endorsement
Traffic control for work zones
Flagger Certification
Hand tools

Full Job Description

Posted 13-Jul-2026 (CST)
Highway Department
1826 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL, USA
26.97 per hour Position’s current pay is $33.71 per hour, new hires begin at 80% for first 12 months, 90% for second 12 months, 100% beginning with year three of employment
Hourly
IMRF pension plan, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, wellness program

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

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

Written applications are available upon request at [email protected], at 815-756-9513, or at 1826 Barber Greene Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115.

I understand that employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application and accompanying resume, is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading representations of omissions on the application or during the hiring process may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in discharge even if discovered at a later date.

I hereby authorize DeKalb County Government to conduct or participate in an investigation of personal background, work history, licensure, and police record as may be necessary to verify the information provided in this application and to determine my fitness to hold the position for which I have applied.

I hereby authorize persons, schools, my current employer (if applicable) and previous employers and other organizations to provide DeKalb County Government with any requested information regarding my application or suitability for employment, and I completely release all such persons or entities from any and all liability related to the provided or use of such information.

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