Highway Technician

About the role

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) offers a dynamic workplace serving Indiana citizens, improving quality of life, and enhancing economic opportunity. INDOT provides innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge material uses. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package and 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.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Able to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g. bucket trucks, paint equipment, etc.).
• Able to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• Ability to articulate or demonstrate the following: Knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems, ability to understand system of bookkeeping procedures, ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Physical stamina and endurance
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication skills

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.
• 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.

Schedule

A Day In The Life: The essential elements of the job duties include complying with safety policies, operating equipment, moving supplies, performing winter operations, emergency response activities, inspections, and miscellaneous labor tasks. Additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment.