Highway Technician Dayshift Brookville Unit

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

398d • $45,760 - $45,760 • Remote

About The Position

The Highway Technician position at the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) involves performing general maintenance on Indiana highways and interstates to ensure they are clean and safe. This entry-level role offers opportunities for career advancement and requires compliance with safety policies while operating maintenance equipment. The position is primarily scheduled for Monday through Friday, with mandatory overtime during emergencies, including winter operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
• Must have valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws, and regulations.
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft computer programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical documents.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

• Six months training or experience in operation of heavy construction equipment (for Heavy Equipment Operator role).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Core Herbicide and Class 6 Herbicide license (for Herbicide role).
• Completion of Certified Highway Technician Construction Courses or Highway Technician Testing Courses (for Shared workforce role).

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) safety policies and procedures.
• Operate basic highway maintenance/traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and rights-of-way.
• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
• Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, bridge closures, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades.
• Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
• Perform job documentation tasks such as entry into the Work Management System (WMS).
• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings, etc.
• Coordinate work assigned by the Supervisor ensuring that the needed materials and equipment are available.
• Communicate and provide feedback on employee issues to the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution.
• Flexible work scheduling options, including potential for hybrid remote work.
• Deferred compensation 457B account with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• Comprehensive leave policies including 150 hours of paid new parent leave and up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program for 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
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED