Highway Technician (Vincennes, IN, US, 47591) na Indiana Department of Transportation
Indiana Department of Transportation · Vincennes, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Vincennes
Work for Indiana
Begin 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:
As a Highway Technician, work performed is routine but varied by circumstance. You will require specialized knowledge of highway policies, procedures, and practices. You must work under the specifications and guidelines based on established policies and procedures. You will exercise judgment and decision making when on worksite and/or leading a crew of workers. Your work performed requires a moderate amount of interpretation of technical data and industry standards to fit a variety of situations.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT’s Vincennes District, Traffic Department.
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.
Pay Rate:
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $24.26 an hour. Pay for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
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.
- Ensure staff are completing work assignments as directed and report problems to the supervisors.
- 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 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.
These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- 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 the highway.
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Difficulty of Work:
As a Highway Technician, work performed is routine but varied by circumstance. You will require specialized knowledge of highway policies, procedures, and practices. You must work under the specifications and guidelines based on established policies and procedures. You will exercise judgment and decision making when on worksite and/or leading a crew of workers. Your work performed requires a moderate amount of interpretation of technical data and industry standards to fit a variety of situations.
Responsibility:
You will follow established procedures and practices. You will be responsible for completion of job assignment and accuracy of records, forms, reports, and technical information disseminated. Guidance is received from the supervisor in determining work assignments. Errors in work, faulty judgment and the dissemination of technical information can cause substantial embarrassment and delays. You will be responsible for coordination of a group of employees assigned to complete a job. You may be responsible for performing tests and inspections.
Personal Work Relationships:
In this role, you will have contacts are with agency personnel in various divisions for the purpose of completion and coordination of job assignments. You must maintain a personal working relationship with agency personnel, contactors, the public and various INDOT departments to ensure compliance with highway policies, procedures and practices effective communications and consistent monitoring techniques.
Physical Effort:
Working Conditions:
Competencies
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Demonstrating Initiative
- Displaying Technical Expertise
- Prioritizing and Organizing Work
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- 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
- 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
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
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