Highway Technician

About the role

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.

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.
• Move and load supplies and materials.
• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
• Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs and erecting barricades.
• Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
• Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.
• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers and pavement markings.
• Receive, inspect, and record new materials, supplies, and equipment arriving in District Traffic for distribution.
• Operate and maintain new computerized inventory control system.

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.
• Absolutely must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Absolutely must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Ability to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g. bucket trucks, paint equipment, etc.).
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
• Ability to understand system of bookkeeping procedures.

Skills

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 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.
• Cumulative 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $20.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. CDL Positions 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 required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.

Schedule

A Day In The Life The essential elements of the job duties: 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. Move and load supplies and materials. Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal. Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs and erecting barricades. Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections. Perform miscellaneous labor tasks. These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment: Traffic Inventory Specialist Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers and pavement markings. Receive, inspect, and record new materials, supplies, and equipment arriving in District Traffic for distribution (e.g., signs and sign hardware, lighting poles, arms, and luminaries). Maintain perpetual inventory of supplies and dispense the required materials. (e.g., traffic signal equipment, signs and sign hardware). Operate and maintain new computerized inventory control system. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position. 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.