Highway Maintenance Worker

State of Indiana•Crawfordsville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is hiring an entry-level Highway Maintenance Worker for its Crawfordsville District, Traffic Division. The role involves general maintenance on Indiana highways and interstates to keep roads clean and safe, with opportunities for career advancement. Work may include picking up trash and debris, filling potholes, maintaining drainage systems, plowing snow, assisting with traffic control, and responding to emergency road closures. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour, with pay potentially adjusted based on education and work experience. Employees with a current CDL and district-required endorsements earn an additional $1 per hour. Employees without a CDL have 90 days to obtain the required CDL and endorsements and then earn the additional $1 per hour. CDL training is provided onsite by certified INDOT staff. Employees must attend work at their assigned worksite(s). The position may also be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. The listed duties are not exhaustive, and other duties or responsibilities may be assigned.

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.
Perform essential job 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.
Perform emergency response activities, including cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, sign placement, and erecting barricades.
Conduct regular inspections and 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 materials, supplies, and equipment for District Traffic distribution.
Depending on assignment, maintain perpetual inventory of supplies and dispense required materials.
Depending on assignment, operate and maintain a computerized inventory control system.

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 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.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.
Onsite CDL training by certified INDOT staff.