Employment
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (10) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
State of Illinois Employment Opportunities (including IDOT): All employment vacancies are posted and applied to through the electronic State of Illinois Careers page (https://illinois.jobs2web.com). Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Please visit the State of Illinois Careers page for more information, including application procedures for the positions below.
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Central Office Vacancy Announcements
Central Office: Springfield, Illinois.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46329 Technical Manager VI – Bureau Chief of Administrative Services Office of Intermodal Project Implementation Aeronautics/Bureau of Administrative Services Springfield | 01/30/23 | 02/10/23 |
| IPR#46310 Technical Manager IV - Systems Classification Manager Office of Planning and Programming Bureau of Programming Springfield | 01/27/23 | 02/09/23 |
| IPR#45077 CE IV - Airport Certification & Mixtures Engineer Office of Intermodal Project Implementation Bureau of Aeronautics Springfield | 01/27/23 | 02/09/23 |
| IPR#45971 Flight Safety Coordinator Office of Intermodal Project Implementation Bureau of Aeronautics Springfield | 01/27/23 | 02/09/23 |
| IPR#46235 Office Coordinator, Opt. 2 Office of Business and Workforce Diversity Bureau of Small Business Enterprise Springfield | 01/27/23 | 02/09/23 |
| IPR#46302 Engineering Tech IV - Senior Fabrication Inspection Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Bridges and Structures Springfield | 01/27/23 | 02/09/23 |
| IPR#46271 Civil Engineer IV - Senior Bridge Standards Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Bridges and Structures Springfield | 01/27/23 | 02/09/23 |
| IPR#45449 Technical Manager V - Socio-Economic Specialist Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Design and Environment Springfield | 01/27/23 | 02/09/23 |
| IPR#46096 Technical Manager III - ADA Coordinator Office of Business and Workforce Diversity Bureau of Civil Rights Springfield | 01/25/23 | 02/07/23 |
| IPR#46275 Technical Manager V - User Experience (UX)/User Interface (UI) Designer Office of Communications Bureau of Communication Services Springfield | 01/25/23 | 02/07/23 |
| IPR#46323 Technical Manager IV-Grants Administrator (Unit A) Office of Finance and Administration Bureau of Business Services Springfield | 01/25/23 | 02/07/23 |
| IPR#46238 Aircraft Technician II-Aircraft Quality Control Chief Office of Intermodal Project Implementation Bureau of Air Operations Springfield | 01/25/23 | 02/07/23 |
| IPR#45940 Office Coordinator, Opt. 2 Office of Business and Workforce Diversity Bureau of Small Business Enterprises Springfield | 01/24/23 | 02/06/23 |
| IPR#46163 Civil Engineer III - Safety Design Evaluation Services Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering Springfield | 01/09/23 | 02/08/23 |
| PR#46185 Civil Engineer III - Geotechnical Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Bridges and Structures Springfield | 01/03/23 | 02/02/23 |
| IPR#46186 Civil Engineer III - Repair Plans Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Bridges and Structures Springfield | 01/03/23 | 02/02/23 |
District 1 Vacancy Announcements
District 1 consists of the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#45378 Civil Engineer III Bridge Inspection Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 1/District 1/Maintenance Elk Grove Village | 01/25/23 | 02/07/23 |
| IPR#45379 Civil Engineer III Bridge Inspection Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 1/District 1/Maintenance Elk Grove Village | 01/25/23 | 02/07/23 |
District 2 Vacancy Announcements
District 2 consists of the following counties: Boone, Carroll, Henry, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46227 Civil Engineer V - Project Support Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 2/Program Development Dixon | 01/31/23 | 02/14/23 |
| IPR#46020 Engineering Tech IV Roadside Management Specialist Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 2/Operations Dixon | 01/19/23 | 02/01/23 |
District 3 Vacancy Announcements
District 3 consists of the following counties: Bureau, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle and Livingston.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
District 4 Vacancy Announcements
District 4 consists of the following counties: Fulton, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Marshall, Mercer, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell, Warren and Woodford.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46278 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Morton | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46303 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Edwards | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46279 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 4/Operations Peoria | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
District 5 Vacancy Announcements
District 5 consists of the following counties: Champaign, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, McLean, Piatt and Vermilion.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46122 Highway Maintenance Lead Worker Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 5/Operations Champaign | 01/23/23 | 02/03/23 |
District 6 Vacancy Announcements
District 6 consists of the following counties: Adams, Brown, Cass, Christian, Hancock, Logan, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler and Scott.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46306 Highway Maintenance Lead Worker Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 6/Operations Springfield | 01/23/23 | 02/03/23 |
District 7 Vacancy Announcements
District 7 consists of the following counties: Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Macon, Moultrie, Richland, Shelby, Wabash and Wayne.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46151 Civil Engineer - Project Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Program Development Effingham | 01/27/23 | 02/09/23 |
| IPR#46224 Highway Maintenance Lead Worker Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Mattoon | 01/23/23 | 02/03/23 |
| IPR#46181 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Vandalia | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46220 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Decatur | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46179 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Shelbyville | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46219 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Flora | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46182 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Mattoon | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46178 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Greenup | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46180 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Effingham | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
District 8 Vacancy Announcements
District 8 consists of the following counties: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46056 Ferry Operator I - Kampsville Ferry Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 8/Operations Kampsville | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46055 Ferry Operator I - Brussels Ferry Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 8/Operations Grafton | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46222 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Troy | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46221 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations East St. Louis | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46225 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Operations Belleville | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
| IPR#46231 Highway Maintainer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 8/Operations Fairview Heights | 01/18/23 | 01/31/23 |
District 9 Vacancy Announcements
District 9 consists of the following counties: Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, White and Williamson.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |