Lighting Technician Helper

Lighting Technician Helper

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. 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.

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.

Location

This position is located in INDOT's Greenfield District, Traffic Department.

Salary

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $20.00 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life

The essential elements of the job duties include :

• 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.

Additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment.

What You'll Need for Success

This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment :

These additional requirements may be required depending on the job assignment :

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

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Equal 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.