Winter Highway Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

State of Indiana, through INDOT, is hiring Winter Seasonal Maintenance Workers in Bloomington, IN to perform snow and ice removal, traffic sign repairs, and related winter duties. A CDL is required, along with a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour with a $250 sign-on bonus for certain November start dates and a $500 retention bonus for staying through March 27, 2027.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B CDL.
• Drug test required as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing and walking for long periods.
• Must withstand inclement weather.
• Ability to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g. bucket trucks, paint equipment).
• Willingness to work unpredictable and non-traditional hours for winter operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and right-of-way.
• Move and load supplies and materials.
• Winter operation duties including snow and ice removal.
• Perform emergency response activities such as cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades.
• Perform equipment maintenance such as minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
• Comply with INDOT Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Perform job documentation tasks such as entry into the Work Management System (WMS).

Skills

CDL license

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Indiana, through INDOT, is hiring Winter Seasonal Maintenance Workers in Bloomington, IN to perform snow and ice removal, traffic sign repairs, and related winter duties. A CDL is required, along with a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour with a $250 sign-on bonus for certain November start dates and a $500 retention bonus for staying through March 27, 2027.