Highway Maintenance Laborer

State of Indiana•Logansport, IN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Laborer works on Indiana highways and interstates performing general maintenance to keep roads clean and safe. The role includes 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 and is based with INDOT's Logansport Unit. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, with mandatory overtime for emergency operations, including winter operations. The employee operates basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment, moves and loads supplies, and performs routine equipment inspections and maintenance. Depending on assignment, the employee may also maintain and install traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings; handle and track traffic-related inventory; and use a computerized inventory-control system. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. Other duties may be assigned as agency needs change. The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour, potentially adjusted based on education and work experience. Employees with the required CDL and district endorsements earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL must obtain the required CDL and endorsements within 90 days; onsite training is provided by certified INDOT staff.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain the required CDL and district endorsements 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.

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.
Pick up trash and debris, fill potholes, and maintain drainage systems.
Move and load supplies and materials.
Perform winter operations, including snow and ice removal.
Respond to emergencies by cleaning up, controlling traffic, closing lanes, placing signs, and erecting barricades.
Inspect and routinely maintain equipment, 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 traffic 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.
Attend the assigned worksite(s) on workdays.

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.
Leave policies including paid New Parent Leave, paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, paid community service leave, combined paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and paid holidays.
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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