Maintenance Highway Technician

State of Indiana•Brownstown, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Highway Technician with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), you will perform general maintenance on Indiana highways and interstates to keep roads clean and safe. Work includes 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. Mandatory overtime is required for emergency operations, including winter operations. The position is with INDOT’s Brownstown Unit. The role requires operating basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment, moving and loading supplies, carrying out winter and emergency response duties, and conducting routine inspections and maintenance of equipment. Depending on assignment, duties may also include traffic inventory work, such as maintaining and installing signs and pavement markings, receiving and tracking supplies, and operating an inventory control system. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. Other duties may be assigned or changed. The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour, which may be adjusted based on education and work experience. Candidates with a current CDL and district-required endorsements earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL must obtain a CDL and required endorsements within 90 days of employment to earn the additional $1 per hour; onsite training is provided by certified INDOT staff. A degree is not required.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain one within the first 90 days of employment; district-required endorsements also apply.
Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities such as 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.
Ability to perform essential job 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.
Perform emergency response activities, including cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs, and erection of barricades.
Inspect equipment and perform routine 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, plus 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 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid 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.