Traffic Signs Technician

State of Indiana•Vincennes, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Signs Technician works for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in the Vincennes District. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signs and roadway markings, as well as maintaining signals. The technician works as part of a two-person crew and must be comfortable operating from a bucket truck and working at heights. The position participates in year-round emergency on-call response and winter snow operations. The role performs highway maintenance and traffic-related duties, including operating basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment, moving and loading supplies, and responding to emergencies. Depending on assignment, duties may include traffic inventory work: maintaining, repairing, and installing signs, route markers, and pavement markings; receiving and tracking materials and equipment; maintaining inventory; and using a computerized inventory control system. Attendance at assigned worksites is an essential function. The position may also be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. A degree is not required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

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.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
Ability to operate specialty traffic equipment, such as bucket trucks and paint equipment.
Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Depending on assignment, knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.
Depending on assignment, ability to understand bookkeeping procedures.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
A current CDL and district-required endorsements; candidates without them are given 90 days to obtain them, with onsite CDL training provided.

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.
Move and load supplies and materials.
Perform winter operations, including snow and ice removal.
Respond to emergencies, including cleanup, traffic control, lane closures, sign placement, and erecting barricades.
Inspect and maintain equipment, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.
Depending on assignment, maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings.
Depending on assignment, receive, inspect, and record incoming materials, supplies, and equipment for distribution.
Depending on assignment, maintain perpetual inventory and dispense required materials.
Depending on assignment, operate and maintain a computerized inventory control system.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s).

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities.
Health savings account with a bi-weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including paid New Parent Leave, Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, and combined 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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
Free parking for most positions.
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