Highway Technician

Join to apply for the Highway Technician role at State of Indiana
. This position is posted by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and offers competitive pay and benefits.

INDOT is one of the largest employers in Indiana, providing opportunities across 60+ agencies. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work‑life balance, with the chance to make a real, measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers.

As a Highway Technician you will work on Indiana highways and interstates, performing general maintenance to keep roads clean and safe. Responsibilities include picking up trash and debris, filling potholes, maintaining drainage systems, plowing snow during winter, and assisting with traffic control, especially during emergency road closures. This is an entry‑level position that offers opportunities for career advancement. The role requires mandatory overtime for emergency operations, including winter.

Location: INDOT’s Westfield Unit.

CDL Positions: Candidates with a current CDL earn an additional $1 per hour for this position. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL, with training provided by INDOT, and will then earn an additional $1 per hour upon successful completion.

Pay Rate: This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $20.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

• 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 such as minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre‑trip inspections.
• Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.

Additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment.

• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers and pavement markings.
• Receive, inspect, and record new materials, supplies, and equipment arriving in District Traffic for distribution.
• Maintain perpetual inventory of supplies and dispense the required materials.
• Operate and maintain new computerized inventory control system.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties may change or be assigned at any time.

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within 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.

Additional requirements may be required depending on the job assignment.

• Knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
• Ability to understand bookkeeping procedures.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

• 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 with employer match.
• Two (2) fully‑funded pension plan options.
• Comprehensive leave policies covering paid New Parent Leave, paid Childbirth Recovery…