Highway Technician

About the Role

This position is with INDOT's Vincennes District.

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
• Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections
• 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
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position

Additional Duties by Assignment

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 basic and intermediate highway maintenance and bridge equipment to maintain, repair and clean bridges, highways, and right-of-ways

Testing:

• Sample and test construction materials according to quality assurance and specification requirements
• Visit material producers' plants, construction job sites or INDOT facilities to collect material samples for testing
• Perform various tests on materials incorporated into INDOT construction or maintenance contracts
• Calculate and record the test results in the INDOT reporting system

Construction:

• Involved in planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of state-owned highways and bridges
• 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 within the first 90 days of employment
• Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment
• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Qualifications by Specialty

Testing:

• Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents such as AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT specifications, and Indiana Test Methods (ITM)
• Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Testing Technician program

Construction:

• Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program

Geotechnical Services:

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency by passing the Office's Proficiency Exams: Classification & Atterberg Proficiency Test, Electrochemical Proficiency Test, Strength & Proctor Proficiency Test, Resilient Modulus Proficiency Test

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Three (3) 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 (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• 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