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Highway Technician
1 month ago
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion-we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.
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.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $22.00 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
CDL Positions:
Candidates with a current CDL will earn an additional $1 per hour for this position. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL, with training provided by INDOT, and will then earn an additional $1 per hour upon successfully obtaining their CDL.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT's Clarksville Area.
A Day in the Life:The essential functions of this roles are as follows:
- Comply with all Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) safety policies and procedures.
- Operate basic highway maintenance/ traffic equipment to maintain, repair and clean highways and rights-of-way.
- Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
- Perform emergency response activities such as: clean-up, traffic control, bridge closures, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades.
- Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
- Perform job documentation tasks such as entry into the Work Management System (WMS).
- Maintain, repair and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings, etc.
- Coordinate work assigned by the Supervisor ensuring that the needed materials and equipment are available.
- Communicate and provide feedback on employee issues to the Supervisor.
These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:
Asset Inspector:
- Perform a visual and physical inspection of INDOT owned and maintained assets to evaluate maintenance needs and assign condition rating.
- Operate inspection equipment to determine location, condition rating, and operation of small culvert assets.
Bridge Maintenance & Repair Specialist
- Operate basic highway maintenance equipment, specialized bridge repair and inspection equipment for maintenance, repair, and inspection of bridge structures.
- Investigate complaints related to bridges and large culverts and coordinate to ensure follow up action is taken.
Contracts Inspector:
- Perform inspections activities and complete the related paperwork on all maintenance contracts.
Heavy Equipment Operator:
- Operate various types of heavy and specialized equipment to include, but not limited to; Gradall, Backhoes, Dozers, Vactors, Sweepers, SewerJets, Loaders, Skidsteers, Ag-spreaders, Pavers, Rollers, etc.
- Perform maintenance and repair of light and heavy equipment and hand tools (e.g., dump truck, grader, forklift, tractor-trailer, chain saw).
Herbicide:
- Operate, calibrate and set application rates for all the different types of herbicide and pesticide equipment that will be used on a routine basis. Must maintain appropriate record of all application data..
- Serve as an independent chemical applicator and undertake landscape projects throughout the District.
Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC) Coordinator:
- Drive Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC) bus or other vehicle to transport DOC to and from work locations.
- Oversee and coordinate the work with DOC offenders.
Shared workforce:
- May support construction project ensuring compliance with contracts and quality of work being performed.
- Perform sampling procedures for different types of materials.
- May perform and/or assist in aggregate testing and other types of testing such as Indiana Test Methods (ITM).
The job description 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.
What You'll Need for Success:This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
- Must have valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or ability to obtain within 90 days.
- Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
- General Knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws and regulations, principles, and practices for purposes of construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of highway.
- Broad knowledge of Microsoft computer programs to include Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
- Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
May need additional requirements depending on the assigned specialty:
Heavy Equipment Operator:
- Must have valid commercial driver's license (CDL Class A).
- Six months training or 6 months experience in operation of heavy construction equipment
Herbicide:
- Must be able to obtain, and maintain, a Core Herbicide and Class 6 Herbicide license.
Shared workforce:
- Must complete Certified Highway Technician Construction Courses or Highway Technician Testing Courses as applicable.
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parkingfor most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learningaccess
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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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