Highway Technician: Road Maintenance & Winter Ops

State of Indiana; Loogootee (IN); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

457(b) retirement plan

Pension plans

Paid leave

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

State of Indiana, through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), seeks a Highway Technician for the Loogootee Unit. The role involves maintaining highways, performing winter operations, and assisting with traffic control and emergency responses.

This entry-level position offers overtime during emergencies, CDL requirements within 90 days, and comprehensive State benefits. CDL training is provided onsite where needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one with 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 of time.
• Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Ability to operate specialty traffic equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CDL required

Drug test

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Traffic equipment

Teamwork

Job description

State of Indiana, through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), seeks a Highway Technician for the Loogootee Unit. The role involves maintaining highways, performing winter operations, and assisting with traffic control and emergency responses.

This entry-level position offers overtime during emergencies, CDL requirements within 90 days, and comprehensive State benefits. CDL training is provided onsite where needed.