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Job Requisition ID: 56746IPR#26-01411Opening Date: 06/16/2026Closing Date: 07/01/2026Agency: Department of TransportationPosition Title: Deck Hand - Jersey County - Brussels Ferry Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6,558 Monthly; Full Range: $6,558 - $8,195 MonthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: JerseyNumber of Vacancies: 4Bargaining Unit Code: RC019 Downstate (All counties other than Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, & Will counties) Teamsters
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
This position is subject to a pre-employment physical examination, drug and alcohol testing, and random drug and alcohol testing after hired.
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Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Deck Hands for the Brussels Ferry. This position Directs traffic to ensure that safe loading procedures are followed when vehicles, commodities and personnel are loaded onto barges. The ideal candidate will have elementary knowledge of boat and ferry operations and river traffic regulations.
Essential Functions

• Directs traffic to ensure that safe loading procedures are followed when vehicles, commodities and personnel are loaded onto barges.
• Performs preventive maintenance to the ferry boats, barges, equipment, office, and grounds.
• Keeps ice and debris removed from around boats to prevent their damage.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school.
• Requires elementary knowledge of boat and ferry operations and river traffic regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer ability to repair and maintain equipment, office, and grounds.
• Prefer the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol screening.
• Requires the ability to pass a background investigation.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency
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.
Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday; varies
Work Location: 16211 State Highway 100 W, Grafton, Illinois, 62037
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5/District 8/Bureau of Operations
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Public Safety
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
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