Highway Seasonal Maintenance Worker

IN Auditor of State; LaGrange (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team with the State of Indiana as a Highway Seasonal Maintenance Worker. In this role, you'll perform essential highway maintenance duties, ensuring that the state's infrastructure remains in excellent condition. You'll operate various maintenance equipment, respond to emergencies, and contribute to the safety and efficiency of Indiana's roads. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take on a fulfilling challenge and work as part of a dedicated team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have knowledge of safety practices.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools related to vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform general highway maintenance duties to keep INDOT assets in good condition.
• Operate maintenance and traffic equipment for repairs and clean-up activities.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Knowledge of safety practices

Heavy and light duty vehicle maintenance

Skill in operating hand & power tools

Ability to follow instructions

Physical stamina for labor tasks

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Work for Indiana

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.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:

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. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview:

The Highway Seasonal Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing general highway maintenance duties that keep INDOT assets in good working condition to ensure customer satisfaction. This includes but is not limited to fleet, facilities, bridges, culverts, roadway, and right-of-way maintenance activities.

Salary: This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $18.00 an hour.

Location: This position is located in INDOT’s Lagrange Unit.

A Day in the Life:

The essential elements of the job duties:

• Complies with INDOT Safety Policies and Procedures
• Operates basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and right-of-ways
• Moves and loads supplies and materials
• Performs emergency response activities such as: clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades
• Performs equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections
• Performs miscellaneous labor tasks

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

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

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Working knowledge of appropriate safety practices associated with repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, vehicles and/or motorized equipment
• Knowledge of heavy and light duty vehicle and equipment use and maintenance
• Skill in operating hand & power tools related to use & maintenance of vehicles & equipment
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and to complete records and reports
• Must have ability to read, write, and communicate clearly
• Ability to follow directions and work as a part of a team
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time
• Ability to carry out basic functions on the computer
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team

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:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail].