Highway Technician
$20/h
3 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
State of Indiana is seeking a Highway Technician to join their team in Fort Wayne, IN. The role involves performing general maintenance on Indiana highways and interstates to ensure safety and cleanliness.
About the Role
As a Highway Technician, you will be responsible for tasks such as picking up trash, filling potholes, maintaining drainage systems, plowing snow, and assisting with traffic control during emergencies. This entry-level position offers opportunities for career advancement and requires mandatory overtime during emergency operations, especially in winter.
About You
Required:
- Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within the first 90 days of employment.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
- Ability to understand bookkeeping procedures.
Benefits
- Three medical plan options including RX coverage, vision, and dental plans.
- Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
- Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
- Two fully-funded pension plan options.
- Comprehensive leave policies including paid New Parent Leave and Childbirth Recovery Leave.
- Education Reimbursement Program.
- Group life insurance and Referral Bonus program.
- Employee assistance program for behavioral health visits.
- Free Parking for most positions and Free LinkedIn Learning access.
State of Indiana
State government is more than senators, representatives, and elected officials. We build highways, provide drivers licenses, protect our children and vulnerable populations, create jobs, connect Hoosiers to job opportunities, maintain state parks, train law enforcement officers, and we run museums and hospitals. We also provide unemployment insurance, disability, and workers compensation, among countless other services. We're 30,000 strong and still have more work to do. Find out where you fit with us at WorkForIndiana.IN.gov.
Fort Wayne, IN