The Town of Highland Building & Inspection/Planning Department is seeking a highly organized, detail oriented, motivated individual for the position of Full-time Building & Inspection Clerk. 

This position involves the use of a cash register, typewriter, desktop computer, computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook as well as special application software. Job pays $22.34 an hour with benefits. Click here download job description and application.

The Highland Fire Department is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, motivated individual for the position of Full-Time Fire Inspector. Working within the department’s established chain of command, this position conducts fire and life safety inspections, performs code enforcement duties, assists with fire investigations, and supports public education, community risk reduction and fire safety programs. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé to the Fire Chief in a sealed envelope at the Highland Fire Department, 2901 Highway Avenue, no later than 4:30 p.m. November 13.

The Town of Highland, Public Works Department is seeking Temporary Fall help. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pay rate is $13 an hour. Interested? Click here to download an apllication and email to Kim Webb at [email protected] or apply in person at Highland Public Works, 8001 Kennedy Ave.

• DEBRIS: Looks Great Services has completed their debris pickup in the Town of Highland, but the Town will continue branch pile pickup routes until October 30. Please do not leave small piles in the street; place them in your garbage can for Tuesday pick up.
• STUMP REMOVAL: Stump grinding is taking place now. After a stump is ground down, the chip pile will be removed at a later time. Please do not mix wood chips with your leaf pile. Wood chips, stumps, tree limbs, branches, and other storm debris can damage our newly purchased leaf vacs and slow down collection for everyone. Leaves and storm debris MUST be kept in separate piles.

• DAMAGED CONCRETE: All storm damaged concrete has been assessed by ER Assist and replacement is taking place now. Our concrete contractor has asked that residents with damage please move vehicles away from the curb or affected area to allow them proper space to work. Thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout this process.

• WEATHERHEAD REPAIRS: Any resident with a damaged weatherhead must have it repaired by a licensed electrician. Once repaired, the Highland Building Department will perform an inspection, which can be scheduled by calling (219) 972-7595. After inspection, the customer is responsible for contacting NIPSCO to restore service.

• DUMPING FEES: The Town of Highland is still not charging fees for any dumping related to storm damage, but fees are resuming for dumping that is unrelated to the August 11 storm.

  If you have any questions, please reach out via email at [email protected] to be connected with a staff member from the appropriate department.

• PERMIT FEES: If you have storm related repairs, please note Highland is waiving permitting fees for storm-related repairs. If you already paid a fee for storm related repairs, please contact Town Hall to begin the refund process. Fees will be waived through December 1.