Highway Maintenance Operator

Union County Government

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Jonesboro, IL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 5, 2026 Last posted May 5, 2026
Job description

Performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of roads, bridges and other related structures and features.

Duties include but are not limited to performing labor relating to maintenance of roadways, promptly responding to emergency weather situations, operating equipment to maintain and clear county roadways.  

CDL Class A license

 

  • $19.19 new hire pay
  • 4 day work schedule (10 hour shift Monday-Thursday)
  • Yearly wage percent increases per collective bargaining agreement
  • Years of service wage increases per collective bargaining agreement

Benefits:

  • Eligible to participate in available medical and dental insurance plan beginning the first day of the month following hire date.
  • Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - IMRF has provided employees a sound and efficient system for the payment of retirement, disability, and death benefits.
  • Eligible for vision reimbursement
  • 15 paid holidays
  • 4 personal days
  • 12 sick days per year
  • Vacation based on years of service
  • Clothing allowance
  • Friendly and supportive coworkers

Interested applicants must pick up an application at Union County Highway Department, 306 Mississippi Street, Jonesboro, IL 62952 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Union County Government is committed to nondiscrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or ancestry.

 

About this role

Summary

maintains roads, bridges, responds to weather, operates equipment, ensures safety and upkeep of infrastructure

Job title

Highway Maintenance Operator

Experience level

Industry

government

Location requirements

Jonesboro, IL; onsite work only

Salary

* $19.19 new hire pay

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CDL Class A

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

road maintenancebridge repairequipment operation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jonesboro, IL, USA

On-site City