Highway Technician

Job title: Highway Technician in Indianapolis, IN at State of Indiana

Company: State of Indiana

Job description: Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.About the Indiana Department of Transportation:The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.Role Overview:The role overview would start the line below the header here. This is a 4-6 sentence statement to provide specific information about the role that helps the candidate further connect and understand the role in relation to the About the Agency Statement and the entirety of the job profile.Salary:This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $20.00 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.CDL Positions:Candidates with a current CDL will earn an additional $1 per hour for this position. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL, with training provided by INDOT, and will then earn an additional $1 per hour upon successfully obtaining their CDL.Location:This position is located in INDOT’s Brookville Road Unit, Indianapolis Area.A Day in the Life:The essential elements of the job duties:

• 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.


• Move and load supplies and materials.


• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.


• Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs and erecting barricades.


• Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.


• Perform miscellaneous labor tasks.

• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers and pavement markings.


• Receive, inspect, and record new materials, supplies, and equipment arriving in District Traffic for distribution (e.g., signs and sign hardware, lighting poles, arms, and luminaries).


• Maintain perpetual inventory of supplies and dispense the required materials. (e.g., traffic signal equipment, signs and sign hardware).


• Operate and maintain new computerized inventory control system.


• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

• 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.


• Ability to lift 50 pounds.


• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.


• Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.


• Ability to operate specialty traffic equipment (e.g. bucket trucks, paint equipment, etc.)


• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.

• Knowledge of electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems.


• Ability to understand system of bookkeeping procedures.


• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• 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


• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities


• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match


• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options


• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 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

Expected salary: $20 per hour

Location: Indianapolis, IN

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