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Hours Full-time
Location Amboy, Illinois

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Job Description

Job Description

The Lee County Highway Department is seeking a dependable and hardworking Highway Maintenance Worker to join our team.

Pay Rate: $31.31 per hour

 

Position Summary

The Highway Maintenance Worker performs a variety of highway maintenance duties, including:

  • Snow and ice removal
  • Shoulder maintenance
  • Roadway stripping
  • Ditch cleaning
  • Roadside vegetation control
  • Culvert installation
  • Operation of heavy equipment
  • Other highway maintenance duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience in highway maintenance activities and heavy equipment operation
  • Experience with snow and ice removal on highway systems is preferred
  • Must possess a valid State of Illinois Class B CDL with air brakes
  • Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of hire
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding work
  • Must comply with the County's Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • Successful completion of a background check is required

How to Apply

Applications are available at the Lee County Engineer's Office or on the Lee County website.

 

Lee County Engineer

1629 Lee Center Road

PO Box 193

Amboy, IL 61310

 

Phone: 815-857-4141

Email: bangleton@countyoflee.org

 

Application Deadline: Position open until filled.


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Posting ID: 1294495432 Posted: 2026-09-20 Job Title: Highway Maintenance Worker