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Illinois Department of Transportation

Careers

Welcome to the Careers section of the IDOT website, your central hub for discovering exciting employment opportunities within our organization. We invite all potential applicants, including construction trainees and those seeking introductory roles, to explore the wealth of opportunities available. Current staff members looking to transfer within the department can also find valuable resources here.

IDOT is a multi-faceted, multi-modal, and diverse transportation agency that believes in hiring qualified, bright candidates for varied careers within IDOT, as well as working with transportation partners to enable them to do the same. We are constantly looking for people who can think creatively and deliver transportation solutions to meet emerging challenges in transportation. We are confident that the current and future transportation industry will take pride in serving Illinois and the state’s residents and visitors.

Join us in making a difference in Illinois' transportation landscape!

 

IDOT State-Wide Vacancy Announcements

Apply for IDOT vacancies through the State of Illinois Careers page. To use the district filter below, find your local IDOT District.

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All employment vacancies are posted and applied to through the electronic State of Illinois Careers page (https://illinois.jobs2web.com/go/Transportation/8601000/). 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.

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 in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • (12) 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
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

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.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is committed to eliminating and remedying unlawful discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services, through the development of policies and programs regarding civil rights in the state transportation arena.  It is our goal to ensure that employment opportunities and transportation programs, activities and services are provided in a non-discriminatory manner.

The Illinois Department of Transportation supports equality and advancement for all people based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, or disability. IDOT not only offers you interesting and challenging work, but a career that will affect the transportation system for the motoring public now and for many years in the future.

IDOT is actively engaged in a series of initiatives, employs investigative strategies, and develops and implements equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs in accordance with state and federal law to ensure we reach our goals.