Highway Technician

About the role

This position is responsible for the coordination of work crews performing general highway maintenance duties that keep INDOT assets in good working condition to ensure customer satisfaction. The Crew Leader provides direction to staff for standard day to day operations and coordinates with the Unit Foreman. Crew Leaders are also responsible to perform snow and ice removal and related maintenance duties by operation of snow plow and other winter operations duties as required. Traffic maintenance duties such as repairing and installing traffic signs and pavement markings are also required job duties for this position.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure staff are completing work assignments as directed and report problems to the supervisors.
• Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures comply with INDOT standards and specifications.
• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings.
• Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs and erecting barricades.
• Bridge Maintenance Specialist: Provide unit crews with technical expertise, oversight, and specialized equipment to ensure work is completed and report problems to the Bridge Maintenance Supervisor. Operate and maintain geotechnical laboratory equipment to perform soil & rock testing. Prepare and perform advance testing on soils & rock samples such as Resilient Modulus Testing (MR), strength testing (QU & Triaxial), Proctor, Sulfate, Organic Tests etc.
• Construction: Perform construction inspection, which include assisting the project supervisor/engineer. Ensure construction tests, measurements and inspections are completed and recorded in a timely manner. Perform facility maintenance such as repairing and installing brine making and storage systems.
• Geotechnical Services: Maintain qualifications for the required Soil Test procedures. Operate and maintain geotechnical laboratory equipment to perform soil & rock testing. Prepare and perform advance testing on soils & rock samples such as Resilient Modulus Testing (MR), strength testing (QU & Triaxial), Proctor, Sulfate, Organic Tests etc.

Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws and regulations, principles, and practices for purposes of construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of highway.
• Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques.
• Ability to independently lead and coordinate the work of a crew in the field.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents.
• Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• 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.

Qualifications

• For this role, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) may be considered, though a degree is not required.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT specifications, and Indiana Test Methods (ITM).
• Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Testing Technician program.
• Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency by passing the Office’s Proficiency Exams.

Skills

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Technical knowledge of highway maintenance and repair.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Physical stamina and endurance.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A wellness rewards program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $24.26 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed.