Assistant to Highway Engineer

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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.

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.

This position will be an assistant to the design engineer within INDOT's District Capital Program Management division working under the District Design Department. As a Highway Engineering Assistant 3 (HEA3), you will work under the supervision of a Design Engineer to develop projects and generate contract documents (plans, specifications, estimates) to provide projects for bid letting, and ultimately construction in the field.

During project development, HEA3 communicates regularly with internal stakeholders and is expected to develop a solid understanding of design policy and standards.

This position is located in INDOT's Seymour District.

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.

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,222.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Acts as part of two-person team to visually and physically performs standard, special and emergency inspections on, under and above bridges and large culverts. This includes operating bridge inspection equipment to determine existence and extent of damage, deterioration and potential hazards and assures the safe operation of the inspection equipment.
• Maintains, monitors, updates, and corrects the INDOT Bridge Inspection and Asset Database.
• Aids in preparing reports detailing bridge and large culverts inspection findings conducted under the direction of the supervisor such as:
  Updating pictures and videos, Preparing work orders for items needing repair or maintenance;
  Gathering data and measurements.
• Collects and reviews pertinent data in order to prepare for site inspections.
• Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate operational efficiency of work unit (e.g., assists district bridge crews in making repairs to bridge structures.
• Required to plow snow as needed.

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.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.
• 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, as well as walking on traverse, steep and slippery slopes, climb.
• Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Considerable knowledge of highway statutory, departmental, and administrative laws, rules, and regulations;
  Ability to…