Highway Maintenance Technician I

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen County Highway Department seeks a Maintenance Worker I to operate trucks and heavy equipment for road maintenance, drainage work, and snow removal in Fort Wayne, IN. You will inspect machines, perform repairs, and assist with traffic control on county roads.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and a Class A CDL. The role involves safety-focused work with varied weather conditions and overtime as needed, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with potential summer schedule changes.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• CDL with Class A endorsement for operating county vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of patching highways and OSHA rules near traffic.
• Basic roadway construction knowledge.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment including loader, bobcat, excavator, back-hoe, and motor grader.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and heavy machinery to maintain or construct roads, culverts, bridges, and drainage structures.
• Inspect equipment before and after use for fluids, tires, and function.
• Replace catch basins and repair field tile for drainage.

Skills

Truck operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints/tech data

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A (required)

Tools

Dump trucks

Job description

Allen County Highway Department seeks a Maintenance Worker I to operate trucks and heavy equipment for road maintenance, drainage work, and snow removal in Fort Wayne, IN. You will inspect machines, perform repairs, and assist with traffic control on county roads.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and a Class A CDL. The role involves safety-focused work with varied weather conditions and overtime as needed, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with potential summer schedule changes.