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Winter Seasonal Maintenance Worker

State of Indiana • Laporte, IN • 5h ago

Date Posted: Sep 12, 2025

Requisition ID: 465654

Location:

La Porte, IN, US, 46350

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:

This position is responsible for performing general highway maintenance duties that keep INDOT assets in good working condition to ensure customer satisfaction. Seasonal Winter Program Workers 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. A CDL is required for this position.

Hiring Event Information:

Date: Tuesday September 23, 2025

Time:10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Location: LaPorte Sub District Office, 315 East Boyd Boulevard, LaPorte, IN 46350

Preferred Start Dates:

Start on any of the following dates and receive a $250 sign on bonus.

November 10th, 2025

November 24th, 2025

December 8th, 2025

Retention Bonus:

A $500 retention bonus offered to Winter Seasonal Maintenance Worker working full-time hired on or before 12/8/25 who stay through 3/21/26.

Salary:

This position has an hourly rate of $21.00 an hour.

Location:

This Seasonal Winter position is in INDOT's LaPorte Sub District, locations include: LaPorte, Michigan City, Chesterton, and Wanatah.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Operate basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and right-of-way.

Move and load supplies and materials.

Winter operation 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 equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.

Comply with INDOT Safety Policies and Procedures.

Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.

Perform job documentation tasks such as entry into the Work Management System (WMS).

The 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 requirements to be considered for employment:

High school graduate or High School Equivalent (HSE) preferred.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must have valid commercial driver's license (CDL).

Required to submit to and pass a drug test as a condition of employment.

Must have the ability to move 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 operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g. bucket trucks, paint equipment, etc.).

Must have the ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Must have the ability to work unpredictable and non-traditional hours as necessary to perform winter operations activities.

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 .

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