Highway Maintenance Worker

State of Indiana•Franklin, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), assigned to the Amity Unit. The role performs general maintenance on Indiana highways and interstates to keep roads clean and safe, including debris removal, pothole repair, drainage-system maintenance, winter snow and ice removal, and traffic control during emergency road closures. Career advancement opportunities are available. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. Candidates who do not already hold the required CDL have 90 days to obtain it; onsite training is provided by certified INDOT staff. A current CDL and district-required endorsements, or obtaining them within 90 days, provides an additional $1 per hour. The position requires workday attendance at assigned worksites. Depending on assignment, the employee may also perform traffic inventory duties. The role 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 including 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.
A degree is not required.
Be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.

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 and perform routine equipment 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, and record incoming traffic materials, supplies, and equipment for distribution.
Depending on assignment, maintain inventory and dispense required materials, such as traffic signal equipment and signs.
Depending on assignment, operate and maintain a computerized inventory control system.
Attend work at assigned worksites.

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 contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including paid New Parent Leave, Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, 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.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.
Competitive compensation and work-life balance.