Equipment Operator/Laborer

ITR Concession Co•Elkhart, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator/Laborer receives detailed instructions before and during work and performs a variety of highway maintenance duties. The role requires careful operation of highway maintenance equipment to prevent damage to equipment and injury to employees or the motoring public. The position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. The employee works independently or with a crew and has frequent contact with the motoring public, Indiana State Police, and other ITR department personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Forklift certification.
CPR certification.
Previous snow-plow experience.
Working knowledge of highway maintenance practices.
Certificate in welding, bucket truck, back hoe, 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 a variety of highway maintenance equipment, from small power tools to large vehicular equipment requiring moderate training.
Knowledge of traffic laws that apply to light and heavy equipment.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of general roadwork experience.

Responsibilities

Perform all 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 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, bush hogs, trenchers, post drivers, jack hammers, pavement-marking machines, tar kettles, street sweepers, and earth saws.
Perform maintenance within the ITR right-of-way, including mowing, weed trimming and spraying, snow and ice removal, road patrols, repairs, pothole patching, trash pickup, bridge and plaza-lane cleaning, tree and limb removal, road-debris cleanup, and storm-drain, sewer, bridge-deck, pier, and culvert cleaning.
Clean and maintain vehicles and equipment, and clean up after assignments.
Help keep traffic flowing and conduct lane closures.
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 and proper personal protective equipment.
Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections and complete patrolling forms.
Assist in training new employees.
Assist other departments with general upkeep and safety-related tasks as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.