Highway Maintenance Worker

State of Indiana•Alexandria, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), assigned to the Alexandria Unit. The role 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 emergency road closures. Career advancement opportunities are available. The position requires mandatory overtime for emergency operations, including winter operations. The traditional starting rate is $20.00 per hour and may vary based on 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. Depending on assignment, duties may also include traffic inventory work, such as maintaining, repairing, and installing traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings; receiving, inspecting, and recording traffic materials and equipment; maintaining inventory and dispensing supplies; and operating a computerized inventory control system. Attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. 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.
Be able 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.
Perform emergency response activities, including cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, placing signs, and erecting barricades.
Inspect equipment and perform routine 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.
Depending on assignment, maintain inventory, dispense supplies, and 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.
Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Paid community service leave.
Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-qualified employer.
Free parking for most positions.
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