Seasonal State Worker Traffic Department
Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46808
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 Traffic duties that keep Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) assets in good working condition to ensure customer satisfaction.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $18.00 an hour.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT’s Fort Wayne District Traffic Deptartment.
A Day in the Life:
The essential elements of the job duties:
- Operates basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair and clean highways and rights-of-way.
- 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.
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:
- Valid high school diploma or GED preferred; or one (1) year of work experience.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
- Candidate will be required to submit to and pass a drug test as a condition of employment.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne
