The Indiana Department of Transportation will be hosting a Statewide Winter Seasonal Hiring Event on Thursday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time in various locations across the state.

Winter seasonal employment runs from November through March at a starting pay of $20 per hour. INDOT offers $250 sign-on and $500 retention bonuses for eligible candidates. Candidates must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). A high school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.  

In the Northwest District, hiring events will take place at the following locations:

  • Gary Sub District
    7601 Melton Road, Gary, IN 46403
  • Plymouth Sub District
    2845 Jack Greenlee Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563
  • LaPorte Sub District
    315 E Boyd Blvd, LaPorte, IN 46350
  • Rensselaer Sub District
    1130 E Maple Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978
  • Monticello Sub District
    12209 N 1200 West, Monticello, IN 47960

INDOT staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information on open positions and careers with INDOT. Though the hiring events are primarily to recruit for winter seasonal positions, other job openings at INDOT include highway maintenance technicians and mechanics. Registration for the hiring event is not required, but candidates are encouraged to apply online prior to attending.