Traffic Signs 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 involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signs, roadway markings and signal maintenance. The technician will work as part of a two-person crew and must be comfortable operating from a bucket truck and working rgency on-call year-round and participates in winter snow operations.

Location :

This position is located in INDOT’s LaPorte District, Traffic Department.

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.

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $20.00 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

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.
• Install, maintain, and remove traffic signs, posts, and related equipment.
• Operate and work from a bucket truck; must be comfortable working at elevated heights.
• Respond to emergency calls year-round, including during inclement weather and winter operations.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and systems related to signage
• Assist in fabrication of signs and layout of sign placement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and traffic control regulations
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment.
• Work effectively as part of a two-person team.
• Document work completed and report issues to lead / supervisor.
• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
• Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, 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.

These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:

Traffic Inventory Specialist:

• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers and pavement markings.
• Receive, inspect, and record new materials, supplies, and equipment arriving in District Traffic for distribution (e.g., signs and sign hardware, lighting poles, arms, and luminaries).
• Maintain perpetual inventory of supplies and dispense the required materials. (e.g., traffic signal equipment, signs and sign hardware).
• Operate and maintain new computerized inventory control system.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

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.

This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.
• Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
• Abilityto lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g. Forklift and Loader experience a plus).
• Must not be afraid of heights and able to safely use fall protection equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

These additional requirements may be required depending on the job assignment:

• Knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
• Ability to…