Highway Engineering Assistant

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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 role's duties are, but not limited to, assisting the motoring public with prospective permits. Keeping up with outdoor advertisement inventory. Assisting with customer cases that come from 855-INDOT4U. Running the roads frequently to ensure their routes are maintained and keep up with various tie-ins to state routes.

This position is located in INDOT’s Vincennes District.

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 $24.26 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Calibrates, operates, and evaluates data from multiple specialize test systems at Materials and Tests;
  Obtain CDL license to assist in District snow removal operations;
• Follows all related safety standards and conducts/participates in safety briefing.
• Performs research, preliminary data analysis and collects quality data on multiple specialized testing systems.
• Performs and maintains calibration of test systems to prescribed federal and state specifications.
• Performs maintenance, repair and system upgrades to laboratory test systems.
• Assists Laboratory Manager in conducting multiple laboratory tests and data analysis.
• Assist with Facilities and B&G repair and maintenance.

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.

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver license.
• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.

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

• Required to submit to and pass a drug test as a condition 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.
• Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Must have ability to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• The ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents such as AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT specifications, and Indiana Test Methods (ITM);
• Basic knowledge of and the ability to operate and maintain material testing equipment.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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