Highway Technician - Winter & Roadway Maintenance

State of Indiana; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

State of Indiana, through INDOT, seeks Highway Technician to maintain Indiana roadways at the Ashboro Unit. Duties include operating heavy maintenance equipment, snow/ice removal, and coordinating with contractors to meet INDOT standards. CDL is required within 90 days, and safety procedures are a top priority.

This role emphasizes field leadership, physical stamina, and the ability to perform inspections, maintenance, and emergency responses across the state highway network.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL or obtain within the first 90 days.
• Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
• Knowledge of highway guidelines, laws, and regulations for construction inspection, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques.
• Ability to independently lead and coordinate a crew in the field.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents.
• Must endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Must lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Comply with INDOT safety policies and procedures.
• Operate highway maintenance/traffic equipment to maintain/repair highways and rights-of-way.
• Ensure staff complete work as directed and report problems to supervisors.
• Communicate with contractors to ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform winter operations, snow and ice removal.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain, repair and install traffic signs and markings.
• Respond to emergencies: traffic control, barricades, signs.

Skills

CDL (Class A/B)

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Reading technical docs

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Indiana, through INDOT, seeks Highway Technician to maintain Indiana roadways at the Ashboro Unit. Duties include operating heavy maintenance equipment, snow/ice removal, and coordinating with contractors to meet INDOT standards. CDL is required within 90 days, and safety procedures are a top priority.

This role emphasizes field leadership, physical stamina, and the ability to perform inspections, maintenance, and emergency responses across the state highway network.