Highway Technician Small Culvert Inspector

About the role

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) seeks a small culvert inspector to join our dynamic team. This role involves daily travel to various locations within the LaPorte district to inspect small culverts, pipes less than 4 feet wide, and update their condition on the state’s database.

Responsibilities

• Operate utility vehicles, such as a John Deere Gator, to inspect small culverts.
• Use mobile devices to take photographs, input condition ratings, and update INDOT’s database.
• Communicate any deficiencies found during inspections.
• Operate basic highway maintenance/traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and rights-of-way.
• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
• Perform emergency response activities such as: clean-up, traffic control, bridge closures, 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 job documentation tasks such as entry into the Work Management System (WMS).
• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings, etc.
• Coordinate work assigned by the Supervisor ensuring that the needed materials and equipment are available.
• Communicate and provide feedback on employee issues to the Supervisor.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

• 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.
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft computer programs to include Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical documents.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to endure exposure to inclement weather.

Qualifications

• General Knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws, and regulations.
• Minimum of 6 months training or 6 months experience in operation of heavy construction equipment for Heavy Equipment Operator.
• Must be able to obtain, and maintain, a Core Herbicide and Class 6 Herbicide license for Herbicide.
• Completion of Certified Highway Technician Construction Courses or Highway Technician Testing Courses as applicable for Shared Workforce.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Robust benefits package including health, vision, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Pay

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $22.00. Candidates with a CDL and endorsements will earn an additional $1 per hour, and candidates without a CDL will earn an additional $1 per hour after 90 days of employment.

Schedule

The position has a 4-day work schedule and will be on-call in the winter for snow and ice call outs.