Maintenance Technician - CDL Training Provided

Indiana Department of Correction•New Haven, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician works for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) on Indiana highways and interstates, performing general maintenance to keep roads clean and safe. Duties include picking up 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 Fort Wayne Subdistrict, which includes work units in New Haven, Fort Wayne, Angola, and Waterloo. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred location. The position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour, potentially adjusted based on education and work experience. Candidates with a current CDL and the endorsements required by the district receive an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL have 90 days to obtain the required CDL and endorsements, after which they receive the additional $1 per hour. CDL training is provided onsite by certified INDOT staff. The role requires workday attendance at assigned worksite(s). Depending on the assignment, the employee may perform traffic inventory work, including maintaining, repairing, and installing signs, route markers, and pavement markings; receiving and tracking traffic materials and equipment; maintaining inventory; and operating a computerized inventory control system. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Duties and assignments may change.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain one within the first 90 days of employment; required district endorsements are also needed.
Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Be able to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
Be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
Be able to operate specialty traffic equipment, such as bucket trucks and paint equipment.
Be able to follow directions and work as part of a team.
Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function.
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.

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.
Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance, 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 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.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, and 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 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, and 14 paid holidays 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.