Highway Technician: CDL Training & Winter Ops

State of Indiana; Brownstown (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

The State of Indiana, through INDOT, offers an entry-level Highway Technician role based in the Brownstown Unit. You’ll help maintain Indiana highways, handle snow and ice removal, and assist with emergency traffic control while gaining opportunities for career advancement.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with CDL positions earning an extra $1 per hour. CDL training is provided onsite; overtime for emergencies is required. Benefits are extensive and the position emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• CDL required or able to obtain one within 90 days.
• 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).
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Indiana Department of Transportation 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 regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.

Skills

CDL required

Drug test

Lift 50 lbs

Weather resilience

Team player

Traffic equipment operation

Tools

Bucket trucks

Paint equipment

Job description

The State of Indiana, through INDOT, offers an entry-level Highway Technician role based in the Brownstown Unit. You’ll help maintain Indiana highways, handle snow and ice removal, and assist with emergency traffic control while gaining opportunities for career advancement.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with CDL positions earning an extra $1 per hour. CDL training is provided onsite; overtime for emergencies is required. Benefits are extensive and the position emphasizes safety and teamwork.