Highway Technician

State of Indiana • Gas City, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Technician works for the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Gas City Unit, maintaining Indiana highways and interstates to keep roads clean and safe. This entry-level role includes general highway and right-of-way maintenance, winter operations, emergency response, traffic control, and routine equipment care. Career advancement opportunities are available. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. Candidates with a current CDL and district-required endorsements receive an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL must obtain a Class A or Class B CDL and required endorsements within 90 days; onsite training is provided by certified INDOT staff.

Depending on the assignment, duties may also include maintaining and installing traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings; receiving and recording traffic materials and equipment; managing inventory; and using a computerized inventory control system. Workday attendance at assigned worksites is an essential function. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour, with pay potentially adjusted based on education and work experience. A degree is not required. The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL with district-required endorsements, or obtain the CDL and required endorsements 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 lift, drag, stoop, stand, and walk 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.
• Ability 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.
• A current CDL and district-required endorsements qualify for an additional $1 per hour.

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.
• Respond to emergencies through cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, sign placement, and barricade erection.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, 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 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, plus vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities.
• Health savings account with a biweekly state contribution.
• 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 employees.
• 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.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.
• Onsite CDL training provided by certified INDOT staff.

What This Job Offers

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