Highway Maintenance Laborer

Highway Maintenance Laborer

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

The Highway Maintenance Laborer will work on Indiana highways, interstates and bridges performing general maintenance to keep the roads clean and safe. Duties will include road repair, preventative maintenance, maintaining drainage systems, plowing snow during the winter, assisting with traffic control, especially during emergency road closures, and picking up trash and other debris. This is an entry level position with opportunities for career advancement. Position requires mandatory overtime for emergency operations, including winter. Candidates with a high school diploma or GED are preferred.

Location: This position is with INDOT's Sellersburg Unit. Pay Rate: This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $20.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. CDL Positions: Candidates with a current CDL and endorsements required by the district will earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL and endorsements required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.

A Day in the Life: The essential elements of the job duties include complying with all Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) safety policies and procedures, operating basic highway maintenance/ traffic equipment to maintain, repair and clean highways and rights-of-way, moving and loading supplies and materials, performing winter operations duties including snow and ice removal, performing emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs and erecting barricades, performing regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections, and performing miscellaneous labor tasks.

What You'll Need for Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.