Highway Technician: CDL Training, Snow Ops & Impact

State of Indiana; Lizton (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education Reimbursement Program

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

State of Indiana – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in Lizton seeks an entry-level Highway Technician to help maintain Indiana highways and interstates. Duties include trash pickup, pothole filling, drainage maintenance, snow plowing, and traffic-control support during emergencies.

Overtime is mandatory for emergency operations, including winter months. The position starts at about $20.00 per hour, with CDL holders earning an additional $1 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
• Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Ability to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g. bucket trucks, paint equipment).
• Must be able to work as part of a team.

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 duties including snow and ice removal.
• Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs and erecting barricades.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance such as minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.

Skills

CDL License

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

State of Indiana – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in Lizton seeks an entry-level Highway Technician to help maintain Indiana highways and interstates. Duties include trash pickup, pothole filling, drainage maintenance, snow plowing, and traffic-control support during emergencies.

Overtime is mandatory for emergency operations, including winter months. The position starts at about $20.00 per hour, with CDL holders earning an additional $1 per hour.