PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair in Peoria on April 29. The fair will be held:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 29
\u200bIllinois Central College Peoria campus
\u200b5407 N. University St., Peoria.
Staff will be on site to discuss technical and administrative support opportunities for multiple IDOT job locations throughout the area.
Attendees will learn how to apply for state jobs and attend breakout sessions. Central Management Services will be on hand to explain the application process and offer in-person employment workshops covering topics such as creating a state employment profile, applying for state positions and other best practices for pursuing a career with the state of Illinois. Workshops will be held on the second floor - room S220 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will have staff present to answer questions on obtaining a commercial driver’s license for positions where one is required. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs also will be available to provide guidance on programs and services for qualified veterans.
While a limited number of computers will be available to access the state’s electronic job application system, attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptop.
To find out more about working at IDOT, including current job openings, pay and benefits, visit IDOT Employment Opportunities.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended but not required.
To register, visit IDOT Career Fair or contact IDOT's Office of Diversity and Recruitment at DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov.
For more information on IDOT projects, click here. For IDOT District 4 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict4 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
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