Highway Maintenance Laborer

State of Indiana • Sellersburg, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Laborer works on Indiana highways, interstates, bridges, and rights-of-way to keep roads clean and safe. The role performs general and preventative maintenance, road repairs, drainage-system maintenance, snow and ice removal, traffic control, emergency response, and debris cleanup. This is an entry-level position with opportunities for career advancement. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. The position is with the Indiana Department of Transportation's Sellersburg Unit. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. Depending on assignment, duties may also include traffic inventory work involving signs, route markers, pavement markings, materials, and computerized inventory controls. The position may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Be able to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
• Be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Be able to operate specialty traffic equipment, such as bucket trucks and paint equipment.
• Be able to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Depending on assignment, have knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
• Depending on assignment, be able to understand bookkeeping procedures.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• A current CDL and endorsements required by the district; candidates without these will have 90 days to obtain them, with CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.

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, placing signs, and erecting barricades.
• Conduct regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance, including minor repairs, preventative 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, and record incoming materials, supplies, and equipment for distribution.
• Depending on assignment, maintain inventory and dispense required materials.
• Depending on assignment, operate and maintain a computerized inventory control system.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
• Two fully funded pension plan options.
• Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Paid community service leave.
• Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
• Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed