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INDOT Plymouth hiring event offers seasonal highway jobs with $250 sign‑on, $500 retention bonuses

Giant FM reported Oct. 4, 2026 that INDOT will hold a Winter Seasonal Hiring Event in Plymouth on Oct. 6, 2026, offering $21/hour full‑time pay, $250 sign‑on and $500 retention bonuses, on‑site interviews and requiring a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

BUSINESSINDY BRIEFBy BusinessIndy Editorial StaffCommentsPublished October 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM EDTOriginal reporting: October 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT · Brief prepared from earlier coverage

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Giant FM reported Oct. 4, 2026 that the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will host a Winter Seasonal Hiring Event on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plymouth District Office, 2845 Jack Greenlee Drive. The posting says pay for full‑time operations is $21 per hour, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required, and INDOT staff will conduct on‑site interviews and answer questions.

The article also notes INDOT will host a separate Winter Seasonal Hiring Event at the Northwest District Office in LaPorte at 315 East Boyd Boulevard. Giant FM says no registration is required to attend; applying through the online job listings before the event can provide a faster experience. Job duties listed include highway and traffic maintenance, snow and ice removal, and other winter operations, with seasonal positions running from early November through March.

WHY IT MATTERS

This hiring event is a direct recruiting opportunity for people who want short‑term road‑operations work for the Indiana Department of Transportation. The posting lists concrete conditions: full‑time operations pay of $21 per hour, seasonal assignments that run from early November through March, and additional financial incentives — a $250 sign‑on bonus and a $500 retention bonus for eligible hires. The source also says a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for these positions, and on‑site interviews will be available at the event.

How the process works, according to the announcement: show up Oct. 6, 2026 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Plymouth District Office for drop‑in interviews and to speak with INDOT team members; no registration is required. The article recommends submitting an application through INDOT’s online job listings before attending to make the in‑person experience faster. For people who hold the required license, attending the walk‑in event is a practical next step to learn specifics about schedules, duties and eligibility for the advertised bonuses.

What to watch next: the Oct. 6, 2026 hiring event in Plymouth and the separate LaPorte session at 315 East Boyd Boulevard for on‑site interviews and further details from INDOT staff, per Giant FM’s Oct. 4, 2026 report.

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