Smallwood Township Seeking Road Commissioner

January 11, 2024NOTICE OF OPENING

ROAD COMMISSIONER FOR SMALLWOOD TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF JASPER, ILLINOIS

This Posting is for the position of Road Commissioner for the Township of Smallwood, in Jasper County, IL.

Requirements for the position are as follows:

The Candidate must be an Able-bodied person with knowledge and ability to operate heavy machinery, 

including but not limited to, Road Grader, Backhoe, Tractors, Ten-Wheel Dump Truck, Snow Plow.

Candidate must possess or be earning a CDL License (Possible delay in providing proof of CDL may be 

accepted if course completion is pending. NOTE: Township will not provide means or funds to 

complete CDL Program)

The Candidate must be a registered DEMOCRAT voter in Smallwood Township 

The Candidate must have resided in Smallwood Township for at least one year

Knowledge of Road maintenance, Ditch work, Culverts and Drainage would be a plus

TO APPLY:

Please send a letter of interest, a simple resume, or both to the Smallwood Township Supervisor:

Smallwood Township Supervisor

Kara Geier

1409 N 700th St

Newton, IL. 62448

E-mails will also be accepted at: lark71093@yahoo.com

Applications must be received and in hand by February 9, 2024. Applications will be reviewed and voted

on by the Board of Trustees at the February Meeting, Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Any other questions regarding the position, or receipt of applications sent, may be directed to a member

of the Smallwood Township Board of Trustees, or to the Supervisor at (618) 752-2591