Highway Technician

Work for Indiana

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.

Location:

This position is with INDOT's Amity Unit.

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.

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 assignment:

Bridge Maintenance Specialist

* Provide unit crews with technical expertise, oversight, and specialized equipment to ensure work is completed and report problems to the Bridge Maintenance Supervisor.

* Operate basic and intermediate highway maintenance and bridge equipment to maintain, repair and clean bridges, highways, and right-of-ways.

Testing

* Sample and test construction materials according to quality assurance and specification requirements.

* Visit material producers' plants, construction job sites or INDOT facilities to collect material samples for testing.

* Perform various test on materials incorporated into INDOT construction or maintenance contracts.

* Calculate and record the test results in the INDOT reporting system.

Construction

* Involved in planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of state-owned highways and bridges.

* Perform construction inspection, which include assisting the project supervisor/engineer.

* Ensure construction tests, measurements and inspections are completed and recorded in a timely manner.

* Perform facility maintenance such as repairing and installing brine making and storage systems.

Geotechnical Services

* Maintain qualifications for the required Soil Test procedures.

* Operate and maintain geotechnical laboratory equipment to perform soil & rock testing.

* Prepare and perform advance testing on soils & rock samples such as Resilient Modulus Testing (MR), strength testing…