Highway Maintenance Worker

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position with the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Indianapolis Unit. The worker performs general maintenance on Indiana highways and interstates to keep roads clean and safe, with opportunities for career advancement. Duties include removing trash and debris, filling potholes, maintaining drainage systems, plowing snow, and assisting with traffic control, especially during emergency road closures. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. The role may also include traffic inventory duties depending on assignment, such as maintaining, repairing, and installing signs, route markers, and pavement markings; receiving and recording traffic materials and equipment; managing inventory; and operating a computerized 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.
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.
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 maintain equipment, 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, 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.
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.
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.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.
Additional $1 per hour for candidates with a current required CDL and endorsements, or after obtaining them within the first 90 days.
Onsite CDL training provided by certified INDOT staff.