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Highway Technician

State of Indiana

Clarksville, IN

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JOB DETAILS
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Clarksville, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Highway Technician















Date Posted: Oct 15, 2025















Requisition ID: 466922















Location:

Clarksville, IN, US, 47129

















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:


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





Location:


This position is located in INDOT’s Sellersburg Unit.





CDL Positions:


Candidates with a current CDL will 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 successfully obtaining their CDL.





Salary:


This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $20.00 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.







A Day in the Life:



The essential elements of the job duties:



+ 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.



These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:


Traffic Inventory Specialist:



+ 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 (e.g., signs and sign hardware, lighting poles, arms, and luminaries).


+ Maintain perpetual inventory of supplies and dispense the required materials. (e.g., traffic signal equipment, signs and sign hardware).


+ 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, 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:



+ 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.



These 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 system of bookkeeping procedures.


+ Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.






Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:



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








Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:


The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:



+ 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


+ Free LinkedIn Learning access






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.



















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About the Company

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State of Indiana

A State of Opportunities! Indiana State Government is a goal driven, performance oriented, customer focused workforce. If you are looking to advance your career in a dynamic and energized environment, then we welcome you to explore opportunities within state employment. In joining our workforce, you will gain a rewarding experience working on behalf of Hoosiers to build a better Indiana.

No other organization can offer the diversity of careers, the upward mobility or the ability to change disciplines like the State of Indiana. Plus you'll find that enhancing your job description is something that is actually encouraged throughout the organization.

Indiana State Government has more than 70 state agencies and approximately 31,000 Full-Time Employees located throughout the state. Within our agencies we are proud to offer a diverse workforce and a variety of job categories that include: Architecture & Engineering, Clerical & Office Support, Education, Training & Library Science, Executive, Health Care, Human & Social Services, Information Technology, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Environmental & Natural Resources, Animal Health, Maintenance Trades, Biologic & Scientific, Transportation, Food Service, Administrative & Managerial.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
http://www.in.gov/spd