Highway Maintenance Worker

State of Indiana•Linton, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position with the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Linton Unit. The role performs general maintenance on Indiana highways and interstates 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. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. Career advancement opportunities are available. The role may also include traffic inventory duties depending on assignment, such as maintaining, repairing, and installing traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings; receiving and tracking supplies and equipment; managing inventory; and using a computerized inventory control system. Attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. Other duties may be assigned as operational needs change. The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour, potentially adjusted based on education and work experience. Employees with a current CDL and district-required endorsements receive an additional $1 per hour. Those hired without a CDL must obtain a CDL and required endorsements within 90 days; onsite training is provided by certified INDOT staff. 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; district-required endorsements are also required.
Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Be able to perform physical activities such as 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.
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 performing 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 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, 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 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave for eligible employees, up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, up to 15 hours of paid community service leave, and a 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.
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