Highway Technician

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Highway Technician at the INDOT Central Testing Laboratory and runs various test methods on materials incorporated into INDOT construction or maintenance contracts. This position may also visit material producer’s plants, construction jobsites or INDOT facilities to collect material samples for testing. Performs maintenance activities, including snow and ice removal, as required. This position is with INDOT’s Central Office, Materials and Tests.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency by passing the Office’s Proficiency Exams. These exams are: Classification & Atterberg Proficiency Test, Electrochemical Proficiency Test, Strength & Proctor Proficiency Test, Resilient Modulus Proficiency Test.

Nice To Haves

• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

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.
• 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.
• 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 test on materials incorporated into INDOT construction or maintenance contracts.
• Calculate and record the test results in the INDOT reporting system.
• 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.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED