Highway Maintenance Laborer - CDL Training & Benefits

State of Indiana; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking for most positions

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

State of Indiana, through INDOT, is seeking a Highway Maintenance Laborer to maintain Indiana highways and interstates. Work includes trash pickup, pothole filling, drainage maintenance, snow operations, and traffic control during emergencies. Entry level with opportunities for career growth, primarily Monday–Friday with mandatory overtime for emergencies.

Location is INDOT's Rensselaer Unit. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with CDL holders earning an additional $1 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL (or obtain within 90 days).
• Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all 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 including snow and ice removal.
• Perform emergency response activities such as cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, and signage.

Skills

CDL (Class A/B)

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Drug test clearance

Job description

State of Indiana, through INDOT, is seeking a Highway Maintenance Laborer to maintain Indiana highways and interstates. Work includes trash pickup, pothole filling, drainage maintenance, snow operations, and traffic control during emergencies. Entry level with opportunities for career growth, primarily Monday–Friday with mandatory overtime for emergencies.

Location is INDOT's Rensselaer Unit. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with CDL holders earning an additional $1 per hour.