Highway Maintenance Operator

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.