Highway Maintenance Technician — CDL Training & Winter Ops

State of Indiana; Greensburg (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Retirement plan

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

INDOT Greensburg Unit, part of the State of Indiana, seeks an entry-level Highway Maintenance Technician to help keep Indiana highways clean and safe. You will perform duties from pothole filling to snow plowing, drainage work, and traffic control, with mandatory overtime for emergencies.

The role offers a clear path for advancement within INDOT’s expansive transportation program, along with competitive pay and a robust benefits package for full-time employees.

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.
• General 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.
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft computer programs to include Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate highway maintenance/traffic equipment to maintain, repair and clean highways and rights-of-way.
• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
• Assist with emergency response activities such as: clean-up, traffic control, bridge closures, 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.
• Maintain, repair and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings, etc.
• Coordinate work assigned by the Supervisor ensuring that the needed materials and equipment are available.
• Communicate and provide feedback on employee issues to the Supervisor.

Skills

CDL required

Drug test

Microsoft Excel

Technical reading

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Bridge inspection tools

Job description

INDOT Greensburg Unit, part of the State of Indiana, seeks an entry-level Highway Maintenance Technician to help keep Indiana highways clean and safe. You will perform duties from pothole filling to snow plowing, drainage work, and traffic control, with mandatory overtime for emergencies.

The role offers a clear path for advancement within INDOT’s expansive transportation program, along with competitive pay and a robust benefits package for full-time employees.