Employment Opportunities


Utility Meter Reader
Posted: 31 October 2008

Department/Office: Office of the Clerk-Treasurer
Starting Wage: $8.40/hour
After six months: $8.65
After one year: $8.90

POSITION SUMMARY: Collect customer water/utility meter readings to determine consumption in support of the timely and accurate billing of municipal utility customers. Employee will experience a high degree of public and co-worker interaction.

In all cases of resident and fellow worker contact, Meter Reader will exhibit a professional decorum and a positive outlook in the performance of the meter reader’s duties.

The position involves use of a hand held meter-reading computer computer, and its computer application licensed to the Town from a proprietary vendor. Candidate should possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, a willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather and environmental conditions. Candidate should be able to regularly perform walking. Work schedule generally involves forty (40) or more hours a week, scheduled two weeks a month. You may be scheduled 11 to 14 days a month for meter reading.

The position’s Department Head is the Clerk-Treasurer.
The position’s General Supervisor is the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer.
The position’s Immediate (first line) Supervisor is the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer.
This position is non-exempt for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

At present, working hours are Monday thru Friday, from 8:15 am to 4:45 pm. Under current terms, employees have a half hour for lunch, which is non-paid, and one 15-minute break for each four hours of work. Total hours worked during the bi-weekly (2-week) pay period is approximately 40-50 hours. Under the Fair labor Standards Act, because these breaks are less than twenty (20) minutes in duration, employees are paid for this time. Further pursuant to current terms, these breaks may be taken at other times with the permission of the Department head.

Meter Readers are required to provide their own transportation to and from the worksite and are entitled to mileage at the rate allowed by the IRS.

Part-time employees in the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer may participate in elements of the benefit plan of the Town of Highland. It is subject to change with notice, the current benefit plan elements are includes:
• Worker’s compensation
• A Section 457 Plan (deferred compensation) is available.
• United States Savings Bonds are available for purchase by employees through a payroll savings plan.

Interested Members of the Municipal Workforce are invited to file an Application with the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer, not later than 4:30 p.m. on November 28, 2008.
3333 Ridge Road
Highland, Indiana 46322



Fieldhouse Staff
Posted: 1 July 2008

Department: Parks
Starting Wage: $7/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:
- Supervise Fieldhouse Facilities
- Check Identification of Patrons
- Verify Non-Resident User Fees
- Assist with Setting up for Basketball, Volleyball, Open Gym, etc.
- Respond to Emotional, Medical, and Behavioral Issues
- Maintain Regular Communication with Recreation Director
- Mandatory Meetings held Once a Month
- Other Duties as Assigned

Download PDF Application

Contact:
Angie Clark, Recreation Director
219-838-0114



Evening and Weekend Office Clerk
Posted: 27 October 2007

Reports to: Recreation Director
Department: Parks
Wage: $6.50/hr

POSITION SUMMARY: Entry level position. Duties include answering phones, Computer registration for programs, public relations. Must be 16 or older

Interested persons should pick up an application at the Park Office
2450 Lincoln Street
Highland, IN 46322
Contact Person: Pam Baldin



Fieldhouse Clerk
Posted: 27 October 2007

Reports to: Recreation Director
Department: Parks
Wage: $7/hr.

POSITION SUMMARY: Supervise the Fieldhouse during Open Gym and rentals. Set up for games and events. Must be 21 and older

Interested persons should pick up an application at the Park Office
2450 Lincoln Street
Highland, IN 46322
Contact Person: Pam Baldin



Utility Worker B
Posted: 19 October 2007

Reports to: Division Supervisor
Department: Public Works
Wage: $9.86/hour plus Longevity

POSITION SUMMARY: Entry level laborer position. Operates light-duty trucks and equipment to perform street and sidewalk repair and construction, water and sewer line repair and installations, snow removal, and leaf and branch collection. Commercial Driver’s License required within 60 days following employment.

Interested persons should submit their intent in writing to
Mr. John Bach, Director of Public Works
3333 Ridge Road
Highland, Indiana 46322



Utility Worker/Driver C
Posted: 19 October 2007

Reports to: Division Supervisor
Department: Public Works
Wage: $12.34/hour plus Longevity

POSITION SUMMARY: Entry level truck driver position. Operates single and tandem axle dump trucks, front-end loader, and other light and heavy duty equipment to perform street and sidewalk repair and construction, water and sewer line repair and installations, material transport, snow and debris removal. Commercial Driver’s License required.

Interested persons should submit their intent in writing to
Mr. John Bach, Director of Public Works
3333 Ridge Road
Highland, Indiana 46322