Highway Maintenance Laborer

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

State of Indiana - Gary, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Gary, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Highway Maintenance Laborer position with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) involves performing general maintenance on highways and interstates to ensure they are clean and safe. This entry-level role includes tasks such as picking up debris, filling potholes, maintaining drainage systems, and assisting with traffic control during emergencies. The position requires mandatory overtime during winter operations and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Indiana Department of Transportation (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.
• Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.

Requirements

• A valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or ability to obtain 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 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
• Ability to understand a system of bookkeeping procedures.

Benefits

• Three 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.
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work.
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• 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.