Highway Maintenance Laborer

About the role

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) offers a dynamic workplace serving Indiana citizens, improving quality of life, and enhancing economic opportunity. INDOT provides innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge material uses. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT provides a competitive total compensation package and outstanding work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) safety policies and procedures.
• Operate basic highway maintenance/traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and rights-of-way.
• Move and load supplies and materials.
• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
• Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades.
• Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
• Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.
• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings.
• Receive, inspect, and record new materials, supplies, and equipment arriving in District Traffic for distribution.
• Operate and maintain new computerized inventory control system.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.
• Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Able to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g. bucket trucks, paint equipment, etc.).
• Able to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• Ability to articulate or demonstrate the above skills and abilities.

Skills

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Physical stamina and endurance
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication skills

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $20.00. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. CDL Positions candidates with a current CDL and endorsements required by the district will earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL and endorsements required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.

Schedule

Normally scheduled days Monday through Friday, and position requires mandatory overtime for emergency operations, including winter.