Winter Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

About the role

This position is responsible for performing general highway maintenance duties that keep INDOT assets in good working condition to ensure customer satisfaction. Seasonal Winter Program Workers perform snow and ice removal and related maintenance duties by operation of snow plows and other winter operations duties as required. Traffic maintenance duties such as repairing and installing traffic signs and pavement markings are also required. A CDL is required for this position.

Hiring event: Monday, September 17th, 2026, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at Falls City Subdistrict Office, 5701 US 31, Clarksville, IN 47129.

Preferred start dates

Start on any of the following dates and receive a $250 sign-on bonus:

• November 9th, 2026
• November 23rd, 2026
• December 7th, 2026

Retention bonus

A $500 retention bonus is offered to full-time Winter Seasonal Maintenance Workers hired on or before December 7th, 2026, who stay through March 27th, 2027.

Pay

This position pays an hourly rate of $21.00.

Responsibilities

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Operate basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and right-of-way.
• Move and load supplies and materials.
• Winter operation 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 equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
• Comply with INDOT Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.
• Perform job documentation tasks such as entry into the Work Management System (WMS).

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High school graduate or High School Equivalent (HSE) preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Required to submit to and pass a drug test as a condition of employment.
• Must have the ability to move 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Must have the ability to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g., bucket trucks, paint equipment, etc.).
• Must have the ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to work unpredictable and non-traditional hours as necessary to perform winter operations activities.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory responsibilities

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Schedule

This seasonal position is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.