Highway Technician: Winter Ops, CDL Training Included

State of Indiana; Fortville (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Job summary

The State of Indiana, through INDOT Fortville Unit, is seeking an entry-level Highway Technician to maintain Indiana highways and ensure safe roadways. The role starts at $20.00 per hour, with CDL holders earning an additional $1 per hour; overtime is mandatory during emergencies and winter operations.

Responsibilities include road maintenance, debris cleanup, snow removal, traffic control during closures, and equipment operation.

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 (e.g. bucket trucks, paint equipment, etc.)
• 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.
• Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.

Skills

CDL

Teamwork

Safety

Lifting 50 lbs

Weather endurance

Traffic equipment

Drug test

Tools

Inventory control software

Job description

The State of Indiana, through INDOT Fortville Unit, is seeking an entry-level Highway Technician to maintain Indiana highways and ensure safe roadways. The role starts at $20.00 per hour, with CDL holders earning an additional $1 per hour; overtime is mandatory during emergencies and winter operations.

Responsibilities include road maintenance, debris cleanup, snow removal, traffic control during closures, and equipment operation.