Highway Maintenance Worker

State of Indiana • Lizton, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), assigned to the Lizton Unit. The role performs general maintenance on Indiana highways and interstates to keep roads clean and safe. Work includes removing trash and debris, filling potholes, maintaining drainage systems, plowing snow, and assisting with traffic control during emergency road closures. Career advancement opportunities are available. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour, potentially adjusted based on education and work experience. Candidates with a current CDL and district-required endorsements receive an additional $1 per hour; candidates without one must obtain the required CDL and endorsements within 90 days, and onsite training is provided by certified INDOT staff.

Employees may perform general highway maintenance duties and, depending on assignment, additional traffic inventory work. Workday attendance at assigned worksites is an essential function. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned as needed. 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, 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.
• 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

• 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 and perform routine equipment 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 traffic materials, supplies, and equipment for distribution.
• Depending on assignment, maintain an inventory of supplies 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, and 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• 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.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed