Equipment Operator/Laborer

ITR Concession Co•Portage, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator/Laborer performs a variety of highway maintenance duties after receiving detailed instructions before and during work. The role requires caution when operating maintenance equipment to prevent equipment damage and injuries to employees or the motoring public. The position is not eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement. The employee works independently or with a crew and has frequent contact with the motoring public, Indiana State Police, and other ITR departments. The position involves physical work outdoors in hot and cold weather, with travel time required up to 20%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Forklift certification.
CPR certification.
Previous snowplow experience.
Working knowledge of highway maintenance practices.
Certificates in welding, bucket truck, backhoe, and forklift.
Ability to read and understand measurements.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air-brake and tanker endorsements, maintained throughout employment.
Ability to use hand tools and materials used in highway maintenance.
Ability to operate a range of highway maintenance equipment, from small power tools to large vehicles, with moderate training.
Knowledge of traffic laws applicable to light and heavy equipment.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of general roadwork experience.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks safely, comply with internal and external safety requirements, support ITRCC’s safety culture, attend safety training, and complete required compliance training.
Uphold ITRCC’s CARES core values: Community, Actions, Reliability, Excellence, and Safety.
Gather and monitor inventory supplies for daily jobs and assignments.
Operate highway maintenance equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, spreaders, sweepers, loaders, bush hogs, trenchers, post drivers, jack hammers, pavement marking machines, tar kettles, and earth saws.
Perform highway right-of-way maintenance, including mowing, weed trimming and spraying, snow and ice removal, road patrol, repairs, pothole patching, trash pickup, bridge cleaning, plaza lane sweeping, tree and limb removal, and road debris cleanup.
Clean and maintain vehicles and equipment, and clean up after assignments at the end of the day.
Help keep traffic flowing and conduct lane closures.
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.
Assist with highway cleanup after accidents and remove roadside trash.
Provide good customer service.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections.
Complete patrolling forms.
Assist in training new employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.