Highway Technician
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.
Role Overview
As a Highway Technician you will work on Indiana highways and interstates performing general maintenance to keep the roads clean and safe. Duties will include picking up trash and other debris, filling potholes, maintaining drainage systems, plowing snow during the winter, assisting with traffic control, especially during emergency road closures. This is an entry level position with opportunities for career advancement. Position requires mandatory overtime for emergency operations, including winter. Duties include cleaning for the Admin Building complex, which will be the main part of the position, facility repair work as needed, and winter plow duties.
Location
This position is located in INDOT's Greenfield District.
CDL Positions
Candidates with a current CDL will earn an additional $1 per hour for this position. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL, with training provided by INDOT, and will then earn an additional $1 per hour upon successfully obtaining their CDL.
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $20.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.
A Day in the Life :
The essential elements of the job duties :
- 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.
These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment :
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 (e.g., signs and sign hardware, lighting poles, arms, and luminaries).Maintain perpetual inventory of supplies and dispense the required materials. (e.g., traffic signal equipment, signs, and sign hardware).Operate and maintain new computerized inventory control system.Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.What You'll Need for Success :
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment :
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.Ability to lift 50 pounds.Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.Ability to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g. bucket trucks, paint equipment, etc.)Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.These additional requirements may be required depending on the job assignment :
Knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.Ability to understand system of bookkeeping procedures.Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plansWellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to :150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree LinkedIn Learning accessEqual Employment Opportunity :
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.