Equipment Operator/Laborer
About The Position
The Equipment Operator/Laborer receives detailed instructions before and during work to perform a variety of highway maintenance duties. The role requires caution when operating highway maintenance equipment to prevent equipment damage or injury to employees and the motoring public. The position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. The operator works independently or with a crew and has frequent contact with the motoring public, Indiana State Police, and other ITR departments. Duties include operating maintenance equipment, completing a range of tasks within the ITR right-of-way, maintaining equipment and vehicles, supporting traffic flow and safety, and providing customer service. The position involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing; heavy physical effort; minor computer use; daily exposure to hot and cold weather; and travel of up to 20%.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Forklift certification.
- CPR certification.
- Previous snow plow experience.
- Working knowledge of highway maintenance practices.
- Certificates in welding, bucket truck, backhoe, and forklift.
- Ability to read and understand measurements.
- Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air-brake and tanker endorsements.
- Ability to use hand tools and materials used in highway maintenance.
- Ability to operate highway maintenance equipment ranging from small power tools to large vehicles, with moderate training.
- Knowledge of traffic laws applicable to light and heavy equipment.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of general roadwork experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform tasks safely, follow internal and external safety requirements, support ITRCC's safety culture, and attend required safety and compliance training.
- Uphold ITRCC's core values: Community, Actions, Reliability, Excellence, and Safety (CARES).
- Gather and monitor inventory supplies for daily jobs and assignments.
- Operate a variety of highway maintenance equipment, including trucks, tractors and attachments, bush hogs, trenchers, post drivers, jackhammers, pavement-marking machines, tar kettles, street sweepers, and earth saws.
- Perform right-of-way maintenance, including mowing, weed trimming and spraying, and snow and ice removal.
- Patrol the road to assist patrons.
- Repair guard rails, hand rails, signs, fences, and cracks as needed.
- Patch potholes, pick up trash, clean bridges, and sweep plaza lanes.
- Remove trees, limbs, and road debris as needed.
- Clean and maintain vehicles and clean up after assignments at the end of the day.
- Keep traffic flowing and conduct lane closures.
- Care for and clean equipment as instructed by a supervisor.
- Clean storm drains, sewers, bridge decks, piers, and culverts.
- Assist other departments with general upkeep and safety-related tasks as needed.
- Load and dump crushed stone, sand, salt, and other materials from trucks.
- Help clean highways after accidents and remove roadside trash.
- Provide good customer service.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections.
- Complete patrolling forms.
- Assist in training new employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
