Stephenson County Highway Department

05/13/2026

The Stephenson County Highway Department is currently accepting job applications for aMaintenance Worker

Position: Maintenance Worker I
Reports to: Foreman
Job requirements:
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment and its operation.
• Possess and maintain a valid Illinois Class B CDL license.
• Be available on a 24 hour/7day basis.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 to 100 pounds and frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds
Anticipated hours per week: 40 with some overtime.
The Maintenance Worker I (MWI) under limited supervision performs work as assigned pertaining to road and bridge maintenance and construction. They will perform routine preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
The Maintenance Worker I (MWI) shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
• The MWI shall operate equipment and vehicles during maintenance/construction activities including minor field repair of equipment.
• A MWI shall perform activities such as: road surface maintenance, pavement patching operations, snow/ice control and removal, vegetation control/cutting and drainage
maintenance/construction.
• He/she shall perform preventive maintenance on equipment (i.e.: oil changes, belts, hoses, grease, tier repair, etc.)
• The MWI will assist in traffic control devices maintenance and work zone safety.
• A MWI will perform general “housekeeping” duties in the maintenance building such as sweeping floors, trash removal, drain cleaning, etc.
• He/she shall perform material stockpiling as needed.
• In addition to these duties, the Maintenance Worker I shall perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

05/13/2026

The Stephenson County Highway Department is currently accepting job applications for aMaintenance Worker Mechanic

JOB DESCRIPTION Maintenance Worker Mechanic
Position: Maintenance Worker Mechanic
Reports to: Foreman
Job requirements:
•Have formal training in heavy equipment and/or diesel engine repairs or a minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic.
•Must provide their own tools.
•Possess and maintain a valid Illinois Class B CDL license.
•Be available on a 24 hour/7day basis.
•Ability to occasionally lift 50 to 100 pounds and frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds
•Anticipated hours per week: 40 with some overtime.
The Maintenance Worker Mechanic (MWM) under limited supervision performs the duties of a Maintenance Worker and in addition will perform preventative and corrective mechanical work on all County Highway equipment and vehicles including diagnostic procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining a parts inventory and the shop area.
The Maintenance Worker Mechanic Specialist (MWM) shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
•The MWM shall perform all duties of a Maintenance Worker.
•He/she shall perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
•He/she diagnose equipment/vehicle problems.
•The MWM performs minor and major repairs on equipment/vehicles as required.
•He/she will maintain a stock of routinely used parts and supplies (i.e.: oil filters, belts, hoses, nuts, bolts, oil, grease, etc.)
•He/she shall order parts and supplies as needed.
•The MWM will perform field repairs, both temporary and/or permanent, of equipment as needed.
•He/she is responsible for general cleaning of the shop area (i.e.: sweeping, clearing of debris, specialized equipment cleaning, etc.)
•In addition to these duties, the Maintenance Worker Mechanic shall perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

05/07/2026

City of Freeport Press Release
Walnut Avenue Lift Station Construction Update – Week of May 11, 2026
The City of Freeport would like to inform residents and businesses of upcoming construction activity related to the Walnut Avenue Lift Station project.
Walnut Road is anticipated to be closed on Monday, May 11 depending on weather conditions and construction progress. This roadway closure is expected to at least 3 weeks at minimum.
During this time, crews will also begin work on removing the east side of the roadway and also boring the force main, which will require specialized equipment on-site.
Access to the nursing home will be maintained at all times throughout construction. Emergency personnel will be updated with directions of access. Currently the North side will be open.
Please note that construction schedules, including road closures, are subject to change based on weather and field conditions. The City will continue to provide updates as information becomes available, and coordination with affected parties, including the nursing home will remain ongoing.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this important infrastructure improvement project.
For questions or additional information, please contact the City of Freeport Contracted Public Works Director at 815-235-7643 or the Operations Superintendent Pat Ingram at 815-235-8210.
The City of Freeport would like to Thank You for your cooperation and patience during this necessary infrastructure improvement project.

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05/07/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Maintenance Worker Mechanic - MWM
Reports to: Foreman
Job requirements:
Have formal training in heavy equipment and/or diesel engine repairs or a minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic.
Must provide their own tools.
Possess and maintain a valid Illinois Class B CDL license.
Be available on a 24 hour/7day basis.
Ability to occasionally lift 50 to 100 pounds and frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds
Anticipated hours per week: 40 with some overtime.
The Maintenance Worker Mechanic (MWM) under limited supervision performs the duties
of a Maintenance Worker and in addition will perform preventative and corrective mechanical work on
all County Highway equipment and vehicles including diagnostic procedures. They are also responsible
for maintaining a parts inventory and the shop area.
The Maintenance Worker Mechanic Specialist (MWM) shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
The MWM shall perform all duties of a Maintenance Worker.
He/she shall perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
He/she diagnose equipment/vehicle problems.
The MWM performs minor and major repairs on equipment/vehicles as required.
He/she will maintain a stock of routinely used parts and supplies (i.e.: oil filters, belts, hoses, nuts, bolts, oil, grease, etc.)
He/she shall order parts and supplies as needed.
The MWM will perform field repairs, both temporary and/or permanent, of equipment as needed.
He/she is responsible for general cleaning of the shop area (i.e.: sweeping, clearing of debris, specialized equipment cleaning, etc.)
In addition to these duties, the Maintenance Worker Mechanic shall perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

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05/01/2026

City of Freeport Press Release
Walnut Avenue Lift Station Construction Update – Week of May 4, 2026
The City of Freeport would like to inform residents and businesses of upcoming construction activity related to the Walnut Avenue Lift Station project.
Kelsey Excavating is scheduled to resume work beginning Monday, May 4, 2026. As part of this work, Walnut Road is anticipated to be closed on Tuesday, May 5, or Wednesday, May 6, depending on weather conditions and construction progress.
During this time, crews will also begin work on boring the force main, which will require specialized equipment on-site.
Access to the nursing home will be maintained at all times throughout construction.
Please note that construction schedules, including road closures, are subject to change based on weather and field conditions. The City will continue to provide updates as information becomes available, and coordination with affected parties—including the nursing home—will remain ongoing.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this important infrastructure improvement project.
For questions or additional information, please contact the City of Freeport Contracted Public Works Director at 815-235-7643 or the Operations Superintendent Pat Ingram at 815-235-8210.
The City of Freeport would like to Thank You for your cooperation and patience during this necessary infrastructure improvement project.

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04/28/2026

Stephenson County Highway Department is still looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Maintenance Worker Mechanic - MWM
Reports to: Foreman
Job requirements:

Have formal training in heavy equipment and/or diesel engine repairs or a minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic.
Must provide their own tools.
Possess and maintain a valid Illinois Class B CDL license.
Be available on a 24 hour/7day basis.
Ability to occasionally lift 50 to 100 pounds and frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds
Anticipated hours per week: 40 with some overtime.
The Maintenance Worker Mechanic (MWM) under limited supervision performs the duties
of a Maintenance Worker and in addition will perform preventative and corrective mechanical work on
all County Highway equipment and vehicles including diagnostic procedures. They are also responsible
for maintaining a parts inventory and the shop area.
The Maintenance Worker Mechanic Specialist (MWM) shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

The MWM shall perform all duties of a Maintenance Worker.
He/she shall perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
He/she diagnose equipment/vehicle problems.
The MWM performs minor and major repairs on equipment/vehicles as required.
He/she will maintain a stock of routinely used parts and supplies (i.e.: oil filters, belts, hoses, nuts, bolts, oil, grease, etc.)
He/she shall order parts and supplies as needed.
The MWM will perform field repairs, both temporary and/or permanent, of equipment as needed.
He/she is responsible for general cleaning of the shop area (i.e.: sweeping, clearing of debris, specialized equipment cleaning, etc.)
In addition to these duties, the Maintenance Worker Mechanic shall perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

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04/13/2026

Any college kids looking for a summer job? The Stephenson County Highway Department is looking for a seasonal worker.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Seasonal Worker - SW

Reports to: Forman

Job requirements: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess a valid Illinois Driver’s license.

Anticipated hours per week: 40

The Seasonal Worker (SW) under limited supervision, performs work as assigned pertaining to general road maintenance and operates basic machinery in performance of these duties. This is a seasonal, temporary, part time position.

The Seasonal Worker (SW) shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

The SW will operate mowing equipment along County Road R.O.W.

He/she will perform general labor on road maintenance activities.

They will perform general custodial duties as assigned in the maintenance building (i.e.: sweeping floors, clean drains, wash walls, clean equipment and vehicles, etc.)

In addition to these duties, the Buildings and Grounds personnel shall perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

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03/12/2026

Spring Postings will be coming down tomorrow. We will stop enforcement as we are beginning to remove the postings throughout the county.

02/17/2026

VERY URGENT< NO OVERSIZE LOADS TOMORROW, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE....

The Stephenson County (Illinois) Highway Department will be installing the Spring Weight Limit Posting signs on Stephenson County highways today, February 17, 2026. Enforcement of the posted weight limits will begin at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

During the Spring Weight Limit Posting period, we will not be issuing any overweight vehicle permits for transports on county or township roads. We will continue to issue permits for oversize vehicles.

I will send out a follow-up e-mail when the Spring Weight Limit Postings are removed. The posting removal date is not known at this time. The duration of the Spring Weight Limit Posting period depends upon the weather conditions during the posting period. Please check our webpage (Stephenson County, IL (stephensoncountyil.gov) regularly for updates.

Please note: The Highway Commissioners for the individual Townships within Stephenson County also post Spring Weight Limits for the roadways under their jurisdiction. The specific weight limits and posting duration is at the discretion of each Highway Commissioner and does not necessarily correlate with those established for the county roads.

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02/13/2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
HVAC WORK AT THE
STEPHENSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

The Stephenson County Highway Department will be accepting proposals until 10:00 AM on February 27, 2026, for the furnishing and installation of 4 furnace/air conditioning unit(s) in the office building located at 295 W. Lamm Rd. in Freeport, IL. The existing units are currently on top of the building, and anyone looking to submit a bid can call and set up an appointment to look at the existing unit. Please call Brian Peight @ 815.235.7497 to set up a time.

Proposals submitted must include a general description of the work being proposed, the manufacturer make and model of equipment being proposed, warranty information, operational efficiencies, timeline for the project and a lump sum cost for the entire project. All costs will include furnishing, installation and making operational equipment, including initial startup.

The Stephenson County Highway Department will evaluate the proposals and choose the proposal that provides the most overall economical solution looking at not only the initial cost, but operational and maintenance costs in the future.

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02/11/2026

Spring Road Postings -
With the weather starting to change, Stephenson County and some townships within the county, are tentatively looking to post roads on February 17, at the earliest. This is a tentative date as of today and will keep everyone posted if it changes.

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