Testing Operations Technician
About the role
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) seeks a Testing Operations Technician to join our team. This role involves collecting samples of various materials, repairing, calibrating, and transporting testing equipment. The position is full-time, with a mix of field and office work.
Responsibilities
- Comply with 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 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.
- Bridge Maintenance Specialist: Provide technical expertise, oversight, and specialized equipment to ensure work is completed and report problems to the Bridge Maintenance Supervisor.
- Construction: Perform construction inspection, assist the project supervisor/engineer, ensure tests, measurements, and inspections are completed and recorded in a timely manner.
- Geotechnical Services: Maintain qualifications for soil test procedures, operate and maintain geotechnical laboratory equipment to perform soil & rock testing, prepare and perform advance testing on soils & rock samples.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within 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 highways.
- 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 Testing Positions: Must pass the INDOT Certified Testing Technician program.
- For Construction: Must pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program.
- For Geotechnical Services: Must pass the Office’s Proficiency Exams.
Skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in using testing and inspection equipment.
- Knowledge of AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT specifications, and Indiana Test Methods (ITM).
Benefits
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
- A Wellness Rewards Program.
- A Health Savings Account (HSA) with bi-weekly state contribution.
- A 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plans.
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies.
- Group life insurance.
- Free parking for most positions.
- Free LinkedIn Learning access.
Pay
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate between $22.00 - $24.26, 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
The position is full-time, with a mix of field and office work.