SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking to hire new snowplow drivers.

IDOT is taking applications for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal and other maintenance duties throughout the state as part of the annual Snowbird program.

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The full-time temporary and hourly on-call positions help maintain more than 45,000 lane miles statewide during winter. Snowbirds promptly respond to emerging weather situations for snow-and-ice removal and must be ready to work in emergency conditions at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays.

The starting salary for full-time temporary employees is $6,044 per month. Hourlies are paid $27.79 an hour.

Applicants must have a Class A or B c

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