Highway Technician: Winter Ops & Road Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

State of Indiana’s INDOT is seeking a Highway Technician for the Greenfield Unit to perform highway maintenance, pothole repair, drainage work, snow operations, and emergency traffic control.

This entry‑level role requires CDL within 90 days, drug test, ability to lift 50 lb, endure inclement weather, and operate traffic equipment. Overtime is required for emergencies; CDL training is provided onsite.

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 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

Drug test

Lifting 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Weather endurance

Traffic equipment operation

Teamwork

Tools

Inventory control systems

Job description

State of Indiana’s INDOT is seeking a Highway Technician for the Greenfield Unit to perform highway maintenance, pothole repair, drainage work, snow operations, and emergency traffic control.

This entry‑level role requires CDL within 90 days, drug test, ability to lift 50 lb, endure inclement weather, and operate traffic equipment. Overtime is required for emergencies; CDL training is provided onsite.