Highway Technician

Indiana Department of Correction•New Haven, CT

About The Position

The Highway Technician works on Indiana highways and interstates performing general maintenance to keep roads clean and safe. Duties include removing trash and debris, filling potholes, maintaining drainage systems, plowing snow, and assisting with traffic control, particularly during emergency road closures. This is an entry-level position with opportunities for career advancement and is located with INDOT's New Haven Unit. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour, which may be adjusted based on education and work experience. Employees with a current CDL and district-required endorsements receive an additional $1 per hour. Employees hired without a CDL have 90 days to obtain the required CDL and endorsements, after which they receive the additional $1 per hour; onsite training is provided by certified INDOT staff. The role requires compliance with INDOT safety policies, use of basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment, moving and loading materials, winter operations, emergency response, routine equipment inspections and maintenance, and miscellaneous labor. Depending on assignment, duties may also include traffic inventory work, such as maintaining and installing signs and pavement markings, handling and recording materials, managing inventory, and using a computerized inventory control system. Attendance at assigned worksites is an essential function. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Nice To Haves

Depending on job assignment, knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
Depending on job assignment, ability to understand bookkeeping procedures.
A current CDL and endorsements required by the district qualify the employee for an additional $1 per hour.

Responsibilities

Comply with all 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.
Conduct regular inspections and 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 new materials, supplies, and equipment arriving in District Traffic.
Depending on assignment, maintain perpetual inventory of supplies and dispense required materials.
Depending on assignment, operate and maintain a computerized inventory control system.
Attend the assigned worksite(s) as required.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed 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, paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, combined vacation, personal and sick leave, and paid holidays.
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.
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