Highway Maintenance Crew Leader
$50,461–$52,541 year
On-site · South Bend, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Role Overview: This position is responsible for the coordination of work crews performing general highway maintenance duties that keep INDOT assets in good working condition to ensure customer satisfaction. The Crew Leader provides direction to staff for standard day to day operations and coordinates with the Unit Supervisor. Crew Leaders are also responsible to perform snow and ice removal and related maintenance duties by operation of snow plow and other winter operations duties as required. Traffic maintenance duties such as repairing and installing traffic signs and pavement markings are also required job duties for this position. Location: This position is with INDOT's South Bend Unit. Pay Rate: This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $24.26 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. CDL Positions: Candidates with a current CDL and endorsements required by the district will earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL and endorsements required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff. 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. Ensure staff are completing work assignments as directed and report problems to the supervisors. Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures comply with INDOT standards and specifications. Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal. Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections. Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings. Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs and erecting barricades. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position. These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment: Bridge Maintenance Specialist, Testing, Construction, Geotechnical Services descriptions and duties. A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. 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: ... Equal Employment Opportunity: ... Locations (hint from scraper): Transportation 00800, INDOT - South Bend Unit 4 065470, DOT Plymouth SD Unit 4 0000001148, Labor & Maintenance
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws and regulations, principles, and practices for purposes of construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of highway
- Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques
- Ability to independently lead and coordinate the work of a crew in the field
- Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents
- Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather
- 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
- May need additional requirements depending on the assigned specialty: Testing/Construction/Geotechnical Services descriptions and proficiency tests
- A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered
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