CDL-Eligible Highway Technician: Field Maintenance

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education Reimbursement

Paid leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Free Parking

Job summary

The State of Indiana's INDOT Indianapolis 71st Unit is hiring for multiple roles in highway maintenance, testing, and geotechnical services. A valid CDL (Class A or B) or obtaining one within 90 days is required.

You will work outdoors across Indiana, operate maintenance equipment, inspect workmanship, and support winter operations while adhering to safety policies. Competitive benefits accompany this full-time role.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws and regulations, principles, and practices for purposes of construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of highway.
• Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques.
• Ability to independently lead and coordinate the work of a crew in the field.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents.
• Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• May need additional requirements depending on the assigned specialty: Testing – read/interpret technical documents and pass the INDOT proficiency tests; Construction – pass INDOT Certified Inspector program; Geotechnical – pass relevant proficiency exams.

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.
• Ensure staff are completing work assignments as directed and report problems to the supervisors.
• Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures comply with INDOT standards and specifications.
• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
• Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings.
• Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs and erecting barricades.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Crew leadership

Technical reading

Physical endurance

Heavy lifting

Fieldwork

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Tools

Geotechnical lab equipment

Job description

The State of Indiana's INDOT Indianapolis 71st Unit is hiring for multiple roles in highway maintenance, testing, and geotechnical services. A valid CDL (Class A or B) or obtaining one within 90 days is required.

You will work outdoors across Indiana, operate maintenance equipment, inspect workmanship, and support winter operations while adhering to safety policies. Competitive benefits accompany this full-time role.