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State of Indiana · 6 hours ago

Highway Technician

Greenfield, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24.26/hr - $24.26/hr

The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across various agencies. The Highway Technician position is responsible for coordinating work crews performing general highway maintenance duties, ensuring INDOT assets are in good condition, and providing direction for daily operations.

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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

Qualification

Highway regulationsDrafting techniquesSurveying techniquesTechnical document interpretationPhysical enduranceLift 50 poundsLeadership skills

Required

High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE)

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

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

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