Highway Technician

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.

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.

Role Overview :

This position will serve as the primary "eyes and ears" for INDOT on our Construction projects during. Additionally, this position will support winter operations as needed with tasks such as snow plowing.

Common tasks on construction contracts will include:

* Performing testing on materials like concrete and soils

* Reading plans and specifications to ensure the work is performed correctly

* Reporting daily operations, material records, and item payments into computer record keeping software

Highly qualified candidates for this position should:

* Be dependable and self-motivated

* Willing to ask questions or speak up when you don't understand something

* Be able to communicate with contractors and INDOT personnel

Candidates who have completed INDOT's Certified Technician Program are eligible to start as a Highway Technician 1 which has a minimum salary of $47,320.

Candidates who have not completed the Certified Technician Program are eligible to start as a Highway Technician 2 which has a minimum salary of $42,900. Candidates will go through the program during employment and will eventually be promoted to a Highway Technician 1.

Location:

This position is with INDOT's Crawfordsville District.

Pay Rate:

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $24.26 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

CDL Positions:

Candidates with a current CDL and endorsements required by the district will earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL and endorsements required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.

Construction Positions:

Candidates who do not have a Construction Certification through INDOT may be hired at a lower hourly rate, starting at $22.00 and will then be eligible for incremental increases as they pass the required annual exams and gain experience in the department.

A Day in the Life:

The essential elements of the job duties:

* 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.

* Ensure staff are completing work assignments as directed and report problems to the supervisors.

* Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures comply with INDOT standards and specifications.

* Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.

* Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.

* Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings.

* Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs and erecting barricades.

* Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

These additional duties may be performed depending on the job…