Winter Seasonal Maintenance Worker

State of Indiana • Plymouth, IN

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Winter Seasonal Maintenance Worker performs general highway maintenance duties to keep Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) assets in good working condition. The role includes snow and ice removal, operation of snow plows and other winter operations, and traffic maintenance such as repairing and installing traffic signs and pavement markings. The position is seasonal, located in INDOT’s Plymouth Sub District, with locations including Plymouth, South Bend, and Rochester. It is limited to 180 working days in an eleven-month continuous period and does not offer benefits. The hourly pay rate is $21.00. A CDL is required.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Submit to and pass a drug test as a condition of employment.
• Be able to move 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.
• Be able to work unpredictable and non-traditional hours as needed for winter operations.
• Be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or High School Equivalent (HSE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 erecting barricades.
• Perform equipment maintenance, including minor repairs, preventive maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
• Comply with INDOT Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.
• Complete job documentation, including entries into the Work Management System (WMS).
• Perform traffic maintenance, including repairing and installing traffic signs and pavement markings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED