What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal State Worker position at Indiana Department of Transportation?
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:
To aid and assist in the production of sheet metal signs for roadways. Duties are, but not limited to, operating machinery to cut, corner, and cover metal for fabricating signs. Potentially it may require some basic data entry into primarily Excel spreadsheets. There is a large demand for special request signs and posters. Additional help would improve response time to those requested items. Assist with inventory tracking. Help maintain inventory records. Help keep inventory current in D:MO
Location:
This position is with INDOT's Central Office location.
Pay Rate:
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $16.24/hr but may be commensurate with education and work experience
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Operates basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and right-of-way.
- Move and load supplies and materials
- Perform emergency response activities such as: clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades.
- Perform equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
- Comply with INDOT Safety Polices and Procedures.
- Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.
Thie job profile 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 with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
- High school graduate or High School Equivalent (HSE) preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Required to submit to and pass a drug test as a condition of employment
- Must have the ability to move/lift 50 pounds
- Must have the ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
- Must have the ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
- Must have the ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
- Must have the ability to work unpredictable and non-tranditional hours as necessary to perform seasonal operations activities.
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. 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.
Salary : $33,779