Highway Maintenance Laborer

State of Indiana•Winamac, IN

17h•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 INDOT’s Winamac Unit and is normally scheduled Monday through Friday. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. The role involves following INDOT safety policies, operating basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment, moving and loading supplies, performing winter and emergency response operations, inspecting and maintaining equipment, and completing miscellaneous labor tasks. Depending on assignment, duties may also include maintaining traffic signs and pavement markings, managing traffic-related inventory and supplies, and using an inventory control system. Attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. 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.
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.
Depending on assignment, knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
Depending on assignment, ability to understand bookkeeping procedures.

Nice To Haves

A current CDL and endorsements required by the district; candidates with these qualifications earn an additional $1 per hour.

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.
Inspect equipment and perform routine 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 traffic materials, supplies, and equipment for distribution.
Depending on assignment, maintain inventory of supplies and dispense required materials.
Depending on assignment, operate and maintain a computerized inventory control system.
Attend the assigned worksite(s) as required.

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 contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Paid leave policies, including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid 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.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.