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State of Indiana · 3 days ago

Highway Technician - Night Shift

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. As a Highway Technician, you will work on Indiana highways and interstates performing general maintenance to keep the roads clean and safe, including tasks such as snow plowing, traffic control, and emergency response activities.

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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

Qualification

Traffic Equipment OperationPhysical EnduranceInventory Control SystemsTeamwork

Required

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

Benefits

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

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