Highway Technician: Road Maintenance & Winter Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

Health savings account (HSA)

Pension benefits

Paid time off (vacation/sick)

Job summary

State of Indiana's INDOT Columbus Unit seeks a Highway Technician to maintain highways, plow snow, and perform traffic control. Entry-level with overtime during emergencies; CDL required within 90 days; CDL training provided onsite; strong safety focus and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Join a team that values work-life balance and offers extensive benefits as part of Indiana's state government employment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL or obtain one within the first 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).
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
• Ability to understand system of bookkeeping procedures.
• A degree is not required.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

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 cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, posting 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, and pavement markings.
• Receive, inspect, and record new materials, supplies, and equipment in District Traffic for distribution.

Skills

CDL

Lift 50 lbs

Traffic control

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Tools

Winter maintenance equipment

Inventory control system

Job description

State of Indiana's INDOT Columbus Unit seeks a Highway Technician to maintain highways, plow snow, and perform traffic control. Entry-level with overtime during emergencies; CDL required within 90 days; CDL training provided onsite; strong safety focus and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Join a team that values work-life balance and offers extensive benefits as part of Indiana's state government employment.