The state Department of Transportation is looking to hire for open positions with winter approaching.

There are 30 highway worker positions open on Long Island.

State officials say they need to be filled to keep roads clear this winter.

"We do have people who have left over time, and we are trying to make that process easier to with online applications or you can just walk into any DOT facility that has a banner in the front too,” said Stephen Canzoneri. “We are also trying to shorten the time to get people hired too. We want to get on board as quickly as possible."

Several town highway departments tell News 12 they're also looking to bring on more plow drivers this winter.