Highway Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Date Posted: Apr 7, 2025

Requisition ID: 459244

Location:

Albany, IN, US, 47320

Work for Indiana

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.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:

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. 

Role Overview:

This position is responsible for performing general highway maintenance duties that keep INDOT assets in good working condition to ensure customer satisfaction. This includes, but not limited to fleet, facilities, bridges, culverts, roadway, and right-of-way maintenance activities.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $18.00 an hour.

Location:

This position is located in INDOT’s Albany Area.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this roles are as follows:

Complies with INDOT Safety Policies and Procedures
Operates basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and right-of-ways
Moves and loads supplies and materials
Maintains, repairs and installs traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings
Performs emergency response activities such as: clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades
Performs equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections
Performs miscellaneous labor tasks
Provides assistance to the public by responding to general inquiries, explaining delays, etc.
May perform basic construction inspection duties

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, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

High school graduate or equivalent
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must have ability to read, write and communicate clearly
Required to submit to and pass a drug test as a condition of employment
Must have ability to lift 50 pounds
Must have ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time
Must have ability to endure exposure to inclement weather
Must have ability to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g. bucket trucks, paint equipment, etc.)
Must have ability to follow directions and work as part of a team

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.