Seasonal State Worker-traffic - Fort Wayne, United States - State of Indiana

State of Indiana

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Fort Wayne, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Work for Indiana:

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.

Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $18.00 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

Location:
This position is located in INDOT's Fort Wayne District.

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 rightsofway.
Move and load supplies and materials.
Perform emergency response activities such as cleanup, 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 pretrip inspections.
Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.

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

Traffic Support Personnel:

Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers and pavement markings.
Provide traffic control for roadway workers
Clean areas around shop and help clean equipment after use

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:

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.
Hold a valid drivers license

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

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.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.