Highway Maintenance Worker

State of Indiana•Evansville, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position with the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Boyle Unit. The employee performs general maintenance on Indiana highways and interstates to keep roads clean and safe, including debris removal, pothole repair, drainage maintenance, winter snow and ice removal, and traffic control during emergencies. The role offers opportunities for career advancement and requires mandatory overtime for emergency operations, including winter operations. The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour; pay may be commensurate with education and work experience. Employees with a current CDL and district-required endorsements, or who obtain them within 90 days of employment, earn an additional $1 per hour. Onsite CDL training is provided by certified INDOT staff. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. Depending on assignment, duties may include traffic inventory work, such as maintaining, repairing, and installing traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings; receiving and recording supplies and equipment; maintaining inventory; and using a computerized inventory control system. Other duties may be assigned or changed. A degree is not required. 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.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities including 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 the 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

Follow 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 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 incoming materials, supplies, and equipment for distribution.
Depending on assignment, maintain inventory and dispense required supplies and materials.
Depending on assignment, operate and maintain a computerized inventory control system.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s).

Benefits

Three medical plan options with 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.
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.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
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