Highway Technician

State of Indiana•Loogootee, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Technician works for the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Loogootee Unit, performing general maintenance on Indiana highways and interstates to keep roads clean and safe. This entry-level position offers opportunities for career advancement. Work includes debris removal, pothole filling, drainage maintenance, winter snow and ice operations, and traffic control, particularly during emergency road closures. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. The role may also be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Depending on the assignment, duties may include maintaining, repairing, and installing traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings; receiving and tracking traffic materials and equipment; maintaining inventory; and using a computerized inventory control system. The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour, potentially adjusted based on education and work experience. Employees with the required CDL and endorsements earn an additional $1 per hour. Employees hired without a CDL must obtain the required CDL and endorsements within 90 days; onsite training is provided by certified INDOT staff.

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.
Depending on assignment, knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
Depending on assignment, ability to understand bookkeeping procedures.
A degree is not required.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
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 incoming materials, supplies, and equipment for distribution.
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, 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 paid parental and childbirth recovery leave for eligible employees, community service leave, 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.
Onsite CDL training provided by certified INDOT staff.