Laborer

Madison County Government offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one hour, paid lunch.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days that begin accruing day one.
• You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Summary of Position

Responsible for the year-round maintenance of county highways.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Plow snow on county highway system

• Mow grass along county highways

• Install and maintain culvert pipes

• Oil and chip county highways

• Work on ditches and drainage projects

• Haul dirt and rock

• Trim trees and spray vegetation

• Stripe roadways

• Operate Highway Department equipment

• Work on Highway Department equipment

• Flag traffic

• Manage day to day tasks assigned by Supervisors

• Subject to random drug testing as a CDL requirement

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent, one (1) year related experience, a valid driver's license for pre-employment, and obtain (within 90 days of employment start) and maintain a Class "A" CDL are required.

Physical Requirements

Stand for extended periods of time. The employee is required to walk or move on even or uneven, loose and/or sloped terrain possibly for extended periods of time. The employee must be able to safely climb steps, ladders or slopes while carrying up to 40 pounds. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. The employee is required to be able to see and hear and respond quickly to hazards. The ability to work in extreme weather. The ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day. Able to get into and out of heavy construction equipment and operate said equipment safely.

Application Information

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: July 25, 2025 or Until Filled

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Adam Walden at ...

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