Research and Testing 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:

The technician of this position calibrates, operates and analyzes data from multiple specialized test systems in the collecting and analyzing data throughout the state on Indiana’s infrastructure for data driven decision-making. Data results are used by Central Office Divisions and all six Districts in programming pavement and bridge projects. Technicians also conduct tests in the R&D Laboratories,perform construction testing in the field and serve as Senior Technicans on research projects.

Technicians may also be required to provide training in various areas such as testing, construction,bridges, research principles, data collection techniques, calibration of testing equipment, etc. Technicians are required to be certified annually and maintain certification in FWD and Friction operation and calibration as a condition of employment. Technicians work with a wide variety of testing equipment with offices/districts in collecting and analyzing field/research data, assisting in forensic investigations, and conducting research project data collection.

Technicains also are required to obtain CDL licenses toassist district forces in snow removal in the winter.

Location:

This position is with INDOT's Research & Development division.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

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…