Indiana Highway Technician: Maintain Roads & Safety

State of Indiana; Waterloo (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

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Job summary

State of Indiana’s INDOT Waterloo Unit is seeking a Highway Technician to help maintain Indiana highways and interstates. The role involves trash pickup, pothole filling, drainage maintenance, and snow operations with overtime during emergencies.

The position is entry-level with opportunities for career growth, and CDL is required within 90 days for some tracks. CDL training is provided on-site, with annual benefits through state employment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL (or obtain one within 90 days).
• 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).

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.

Skills

CDL license

Drug test

Lifting 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Weather exposure

Traffic equipment operation

Teamwork

Following directions

Tools

Hand tools/maintenance equipment

Job description

State of Indiana’s INDOT Waterloo Unit is seeking a Highway Technician to help maintain Indiana highways and interstates. The role involves trash pickup, pothole filling, drainage maintenance, and snow operations with overtime during emergencies.

The position is entry-level with opportunities for career growth, and CDL is required within 90 days for some tracks. CDL training is provided on-site, with annual benefits through state employment.