Highway Maintenance Laborer

State of Indiana•South Bend, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Laborer works on Indiana highways and interstates performing general maintenance to keep roads clean and safe. Duties include removing trash and debris, filling potholes, maintaining drainage systems, plowing snow, and assisting with traffic control, particularly during emergency road closures. This is an entry-level position with opportunities for career advancement. The position is with the Indiana Department of Transportation’s South Bend Unit and is normally scheduled Monday through Friday. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. The role operates basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment; moves and loads supplies and materials; performs snow and ice removal; and responds to emergencies with cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, signs, and barricades. It also includes inspecting and maintaining equipment, including minor repairs, preventive maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections, as well as other labor tasks. Depending on assignment, duties may include maintaining and installing traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings; receiving, inspecting, recording, and distributing traffic materials and equipment; maintaining inventory; and operating a computerized inventory control system. Attendance at assigned worksites is an essential function. The position may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour. Employees with a current CDL and district-required endorsements earn an additional $1 per hour. Employees without a CDL are given 90 days to obtain the required CDL and endorsements, after which they earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training is provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain one within the first 90 days of employment.
Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
Ability to operate specialty traffic equipment, such as bucket trucks and paint equipment.
Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Depending on assignment, knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
Depending on assignment, ability to understand bookkeeping procedures.
A degree is not required.

Responsibilities

Comply with INDOT safety policies and procedures.
Operate basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and rights-of-way.
Move and load supplies and materials.
Perform winter operations, including snow and ice removal.
Perform emergency response activities, including cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, sign placement, and erecting barricades.
Inspect equipment and perform routine maintenance, including minor repairs, preventive maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.
Depending on assignment, maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings.
Depending on assignment, receive, inspect, record, and distribute traffic supplies, materials, and equipment.
Depending on assignment, maintain inventory and operate a computerized inventory control system.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s).

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including paid new-parent leave and childbirth recovery leave for eligible employees, paid community service leave, and combined vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education reimbursement program.
Group life insurance.
Referral bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
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