Highway Engineering Assistant

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 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.

About the role

This position is located in INDOT's Research & Development Division.

• Acts as part of a two-person team to visually and physically perform standard, special, and emergency inspections on, under, and above bridges and large culverts, including operating bridge inspection equipment to determine existence and extent of damage, deterioration, and potential hazards.
• Maintains, monitors, updates, and corrects the INDOT Bridge Inspection and Asset Database.
• Aids in preparing reports detailing bridge and large culvert inspection findings, such as updating pictures and videos, preparing work orders for repairs or maintenance, and gathering data and measurements.
• Collects and reviews pertinent data to prepare for site inspections.
• Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate operational efficiency, such as assisting district bridge crews in making repairs to bridge structures.
• Required to plow snow as needed.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within 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, as well as walking on traverse, steep, and slippery slopes, and climbing.
• Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Considerable knowledge of highway statutory, departmental, and administrative laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g., bucket trucks, paint equipment).
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Experience in traffic control, confined space, or boating safety is beneficial.
• Ability to use a geographical positioning system (GPS).
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft computer programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to read and interpret bridge plans.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required for this role.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00.

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 and will then earn the additional $1 per hour. CDL training is provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• Robust, comprehensive program of leave policies, including:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.