Traffic Highway Maitenance Crew Leader

State of Indiana•Seymour, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Highway Maintenance Crew Leader works for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in its Seymour District. The role performs highway and right-of-way maintenance, repair, and cleaning, leads and coordinates crew work in the field, and supports traffic safety and emergency response. Duties include winter operations, maintaining traffic signs and pavement markings, communicating with contractors, and inspecting and performing routine maintenance on equipment. Depending on the assignment, the employee may also perform bridge maintenance, materials testing, construction inspection, facility maintenance, or geotechnical testing. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. A degree is not required; a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

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 also apply.
Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws, regulations, principles, and practices relevant to highway construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques.
Ability to independently lead and coordinate the work of a crew in the field.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical documents.
Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
For Testing assignments: ability to read, interpret, and follow technical documents such as AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT specifications, and Indiana Test Methods (ITM), and ability to pass the INDOT Certified Testing Technician program.
For Construction assignments: ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program.
For Geotechnical Services assignments: ability to demonstrate proficiency by passing the Classification & Atterberg, Electrochemical, Strength & Proctor, and Resilient Modulus proficiency exams.
A degree is not required; a high school diploma or high school equivalent with relevant demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Comply with INDOT safety policies and procedures.
Operate highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and rights-of-way.
Ensure crew members complete assignments as directed and report problems to supervisors.
Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures comply with INDOT standards and specifications.
Perform winter operations, including snow and ice removal.
Inspect and maintain equipment, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings.
Perform emergency response activities, including clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades.
Depending on assignment, provide technical expertise and oversight for bridge maintenance crews and operate bridge maintenance equipment.
Depending on assignment, sample and test construction materials, collect samples, conduct tests, and record results in the INDOT reporting system.
Depending on assignment, assist with planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of state-owned highways and bridges; perform construction inspection and ensure tests, measurements, and inspections are completed and recorded timely.
Depending on assignment, repair and install brine-making and storage systems.
Depending on assignment, maintain qualifications for required soil tests and operate geotechnical laboratory equipment to test soil and rock samples.

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 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, childbirth recovery leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, and combined vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Paid holidays: 12 annually and 14 in election years.
Education reimbursement program.
Group life insurance.
Referral bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.
Additional $1 per hour for candidates with a current CDL and required district endorsements, or after obtaining them within the first 90 days.