Highway Technician

Indiana Department of Correction•New Castle, PA

About The Position

The Highway Technician works for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in its New Castle Unit, maintaining, repairing, and cleaning highways, rights-of-way, and, depending on assignment, bridges and related facilities. The role operates highway maintenance and traffic equipment, performs routine equipment inspections and maintenance, supports winter operations and emergency responses, and helps maintain traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings. Depending on specialty assignment, the position may also involve materials testing, construction inspection, bridge maintenance, or geotechnical laboratory testing. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. A degree is not required; a high school diploma or equivalent may be considered alongside relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain one within 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, regulations, principles, and practices related to construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques.
Ability to independently lead and coordinate a field crew’s work.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical documents.
Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
For Testing assignments: ability to interpret and follow AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT specifications, and Indiana Test Methods (ITM), and ability to pass the INDOT Certified Testing Technician program.
For Construction assignments: ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program.
For Geotechnical Services assignments: ability to pass the Classification & Atterberg, Electrochemical, Strength & Proctor, and Resilient Modulus Proficiency Exams.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE), with relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities applied in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Comply with INDOT safety policies and procedures.
Operate basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and rights-of-way.
Ensure staff complete work assignments as directed and report problems to supervisors.
Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures comply with INDOT standards and specifications.
Perform winter operations, including snow and ice removal.
Inspect equipment and perform routine maintenance, including minor repairs, preventive maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings.
Perform emergency response activities, including cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, sign placement, and erecting barricades.
Depending on assignment, provide technical expertise and oversight to bridge maintenance crews and operate bridge maintenance equipment.
Depending on assignment, collect and test construction material samples, visit producer plants, construction sites, or INDOT facilities, and record test results in the INDOT reporting system.
Depending on assignment, assist with planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of state-owned highways and bridges; support construction inspection and ensure tests, measurements, and inspections are completed and recorded.
Depending on assignment, repair and install brine-making and storage systems.
Depending on assignment, maintain qualifications for required soil tests, operate and maintain geotechnical laboratory equipment, and conduct soil and rock tests.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription drug coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including 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.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.