Careers
Career Opportunities
The Illinois Tollway values the diversity of its workforce and continually strives to improve access to employment opportunities.
It is important to the Tollway that our workforce is representative of the culturally diverse communities we serve. The Illinois Tollway seeks the best and brightest candidates to apply for job opportunities available at the agency.
Whether you have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or a master's degree, find out if you have a future working at the Illinois Tollway. It's a great place to work.
Applying For Employment With The Illinois Tollway
Keep Your Contact Information Current
It is critical that the personal contact information you provide be kept current. This would include information such as your name, address, phone number, etc. Communication from the Illinois Tollway during the application and hiring process is done via email.
Applicants are responsible for keeping their personal contact information current. To update this contact information, log in and click on "My Account." Edit your contact information as necessary and save your changes.
Note: Future correspondence from the Illinois Tollway will be done via email.
Electronic Hiring System
If you are a first-time user of the electronic hiring system, a personal account will need to be created including a username and password.
You will be directed to the login step that will enable the creation of an account at the time the user selects the 'apply' link at the top of a posting. This application can be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening. It is important that all relevant education and experience is documented on the application.
Tips For Applying
- Applicants must complete and submit one application for each position and each location for which they are applying.
- Applications and resumes are only accepted for posted positions.
- A description of each position will remain online for a minimum of 10 business days. Check this page regularly for new employment opportunities with the Illinois Tollway or complete a Job Interest Card.
- All applications and supplemental materials submitted online must be in either Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc) format.
- All information must be completed on the application. You may include a resume to supplement the application.
- All applications must be received within the dates indicated on the job posting.
- To request additional information, visit our Help page and select the topic titled "Careers."
Tips For Interviewing
- Interviews for all Illinois Tollway positions are held virtually.
- The Tollway uses a structured interview process that has adopted principles from what most commonly known as a CMS interview. A member from the HR team will serve as a moderator for the interview, and the interview panel will consist of a group of Tollway employees.
- Review the job description in advance of the interview to familiarize yourself with the duties and responsibilities of the role.
- It is recommended that you find a quiet location with a tidy background for the interview.
- Be sure to log on to the video call a few minutes early to ensure audio and visual is in working order.
- Read more about the structured interview process, more commonly known as a CMS Interview.
- For additional interview tips, download a copy of our Interview Tips Sheet.
Questions
Call 630-241-6800 extension 6333
Visit the careers section on our Frequently Asked Questions page
Trouble Logging In?
If you can't log into your account or submit an application, call NeoGov at 855-524-5627
If you forgot your username or password to apply online through the Tollway's website and need assistance, please contact applicant support at 855-524-5627.
Illinois Tollway Internship Program Information
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Real-time skill application and capstone project
- Assigned mentorship and professional development program
- Job shadowing and group community service activities
- Hybrid learning environment and interactive group experiences
- Flexible scheduling for paid part-time participation during the summer (20-30 hours per week)
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled, or have a graduation date of November 2024 or later, in any trade/vocational program, certificate program, 2-year, 4-year or graduate level institution
- Growth mindset and problem-solver
- Ability to use a range of technology tools including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite
- Must have reliable transportation to Downers Grove Tollway Central Administration Building on a frequent basis (1-3 times weekly)
Available Internship Departments
Administration
- Human Resources, Instructional Design
Business Systems
- Data Analysis*
Facilities and Fleet
- Automotive/Inventory Management
Finance
- Accounting, Fiscal Operations and Risk Management
Information Technology
- IT Support and Cybersecurity
Internal Audit
- Accounting and Data Science
Office of Inspector General
- Data Science
Operations
- Business Management, Quality Assurance and Inventory Management
Planning
- Sustainability, Urban and Regional Planning
Security and Safety
- Data Entry and Information Management
Stakeholder Engagement
- Digital Communications and Marketing
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Internship Virtual Informational Session
Help Spread the Word
Know someone who would be interested in applying for an internship with the Illinois Tollway?
If you’re majoring in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, and related fields, please see the Engineering Co-Op tab above for more information.
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The Illinois Tollway Engineering Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program is designed to enhance students’ academic curriculum through fieldwork experience on active construction projects*. This paid program aligns with the Engineering Department’s mission of ensuring safety and efficiency of roadway construction and maintenance.
The Engineering (Co-Op) Program is ideal for currents students interested in:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Other related fields
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Two co-op length options: summer only or year-round
- In-person Fieldwork experience on active construction projects*
- Professional development activities and interactive networking experiences during the summer
- Assigned mentorship with an Illinois Tollway engineer
- Full-time participation during the summer with reduced part-time hours (15 hours per week) during the fall and spring semesters.
- Engineering work arranged in 3 phrases: Planning (Forecasting and project management), Design (structural drafting and 3-D modeling), and Construction (Inspections and traffic maintenance)
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled at an accredited trade/vocational program, college, or university studying engineering or a related program with an interest in learning about roadway engineering and construction project management.
- Must have reliable transportation to Tollway HQ and various construction sites within the Tollway’s 294-mile system on a frequent basis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Power Point
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills
- Superior organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
*Please note: Students must have reliable transportation to active construction sites which may, or may not, be easily accessible by public transportation.
Internship Virtual Informational Session
Help Spread the Word
Know someone who would be interested in applying for an internship with the Illinois Tollway?
Benefits at a Glance
At the Illinois Tollway, we give our employees the tools to succeed both on and off the job. Our generous benefits package provides comprehensive coverage to help you protect your health and earning power and prepare for the future. In addition, we offer several programs that help you grow in your career and make the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority a great place to work!
- Aetna Select Open Access (HMO) - Premium FREE!
- Aetna Choice POS II (PPO)
- Aetna Prescription, Dental and Vision included at no additional cost
- EyeMed Vision Care Voluntary Coverage
- Healtcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax account you put money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending (DCAP) - Pre-tax account you put money into that you use to pay for dependent care costs.
- Basic Term Life & AD&D - Premium FREE!
- Additional coverage available
- Annual Reimbursement - $5,250
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Sick Leave Bank
- Bereavement Leave
- Parental Leave
- No cost services for employee and family
- Pension Plan
- Non-Occupational and Occupational DIsability
- Deferred Compensation/ After-Tax ROTH
- NCPERS Voluntay Life and AD&D
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Illinois Tollway is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, age, order of protection status, military status, sex or sexual orientation.
We invite you to review our employment plans and reports.
Unable to submit an application online?
Applications for all positions are accepted online.
If you do not have access to a computer and are unable to submit an application online, you may apply on a computer available at any public library or on one available in the main lobby at the Illinois Tollway headquarters located at 2700 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove. Tollway computers are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
If you require assistance applying online in the Tollway Lobby, Employee Services Coordinators are available to assist, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If applying in person, you must apply by the closing date of the position.
Americans With Disabilities Act Notice
For more information contact:
EEO/AA/ADA Office
2700 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Telephone Numbers:
It is the policy of the Illinois Tollway to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C., et. Seq. (“ADA”). The ADA prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of their disability. The ADA provides, in part, that qualified individuals with disabilities shall not be excluded from participating in or denied the benefits of any program, service or activity offered by the Authority. The ADA requires that all programs, services and activities, be readily accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities. The Tollway will communicate effectively with individuals with speech, visual and hearing impairments and provide auxiliary communication aids to qualified individuals with disability participant in or benefiting from programs, services, or activities to afford equal opportunity. Should you wish to review the ADA regulations, ask questions about ADA rights and remedies, policies, practices, or procedures, or make a request for a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Tollway’s designated ADA Coordinator.
*The Illinois Tollway’s EEO/AA Quarterly Reports correspond to the fiscal year followed by the State of Illinois.
| Illinois Tollway Employment Plans |
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| African-American Employment Plan 2019 |
| Asian-American Employment Plan 2019 |
| Hispanic Employment Plan 2019 |
| Current Illinois Tollway EEO/AA Quarterly Reports* |
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| 2023 - 3rd Quarter (January-March) |
| 2023 - 2nd Quarter (October -December) |
| 2023 - 1st Quarter (July-September) |
| 2022 - 4th Quarter (July-June) |
*The Illinois Tollway's EEO/AA Quarterly Reports correspond to the fiscal year followed by the State of Illinois.
Read the Tollway Policy on Americans with Disabilities Act.
| Agreements |
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| Agreement By And Between Illinois State Toll Highway Authority and State and Municipal Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union (2018-2023) |