Highway Maintenance Worker

State of Indiana•Scottsburg, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), based at its Scottsburg Unit. The role involves general maintenance of Indiana highways and interstates to keep roads clean and safe, including debris removal, pothole filling, drainage maintenance, winter snow and ice removal, and traffic control during emergencies. Career advancement opportunities are available. 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, or who obtain them within 90 days, 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. The role may also be used in a supervisory capacity depending on agency needs. Depending on the assignment, duties may include traffic inventory work: maintaining, repairing, and installing traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings; receiving, inspecting, and recording traffic materials and equipment; managing supplies and inventory; and operating and maintaining a computerized inventory control system. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned as needed.

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.
A degree is not required.
Individuals must 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.
Carry out emergency response activities, including cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, and placement of signs and 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.
Depending on assignment, maintain supply inventories and dispense required materials.
Depending on assignment, operate and maintain the computerized inventory control system.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s).

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 a bi-weekly state contribution.
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.
Competitive compensation and work-life balance.