When thinking of highways and transportation, many prospective
employees think only of the vehicles that travel along these
avenues, but there are also many positions centered around
servicing these roadways. Illinois is seeking new employees to
assist motorists in the use of its highways this holiday
season.
ABC Chicago reported that the Illinois Tollway will be hiring at
least 50 people for the holidays to help travelers get through
plazas more quickly during peak driving times. These positions
could be extended to regular full-time placement, but even if they
are only seasonal, they still present people with the opportunity
to get a basis in state government employment and earn healthcare
benefits and retirement options as well that can be carried over in
the future.
As part of the state’s public works offices, the Tollway offers
a good inroad to other state jobs. Candidates interested in
placement with that entity include Illinois State University
students who attended a recent job fair of in-state hiring
companies, the school reported. With hiring freezes still in effect
within many state employment structures, this provides a unique
chance for citizens of Illinois to get started on better career
paths in 2013.