Highway Technician — CDL Training & Winter Ops

State of Indiana; Chandler (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana, through INDOT, invites you to join the Chandler Unit as a skilled maintenance professional. You will operate highway maintenance and traffic equipment, inspect and repair roadways, and ensure safety standards are met across Indiana’s transportation network.

A valid Class A or B CDL is required (or obtained within 90 days). The role offers comprehensive state benefits, CDL bonuses, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic public service environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A or B CDL or obtain one within 90 days.
• Must pass a drug test as a condition of employment.
• Knowledge of highway guidelines, laws and regulations for construction inspection, testing, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a crew in the field.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents.
• Must endure exposure to inclement weather and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Comply with INDOT safety policies and procedures.
• Operate highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair and clean highways and rights-of-way.
• Ensure staff complete work assignments and report problems.
• Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures meet INDOT standards.
• Perform winter operations including snow and ice removal.
• Inspect and perform routine equipment maintenance and refueling.
• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Perform emergency response duties such as traffic control and signs placement.
• Attend work site regularly as scheduled.
• 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 QA and specification requirements.
• Visit material producers’ plants, construction job sites or INDOT facilities to collect material samples for testing.
• Perform various tests on materials used in INDOT contracts.
• Calculate and record test results in the INDOT reporting system.
• Involved in planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of state-owned highways and bridges.
• Perform construction inspection, 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 Soil Test procedures.
• Operate and maintain geotechnical lab equipment to perform soil & rock testing.
• Prepare and perform advanced testing on soils & rock samples.

Skills

CDL license (Class A or B)

Crew leadership

Reading technical documents

Physical stamina

Lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Tools

Drafting techniques

Surveying techniques

Job description

The State of Indiana, through INDOT, invites you to join the Chandler Unit as a skilled maintenance professional. You will operate highway maintenance and traffic equipment, inspect and repair roadways, and ensure safety standards are met across Indiana’s transportation network.

A valid Class A or B CDL is required (or obtained within 90 days). The role offers comprehensive state benefits, CDL bonuses, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic public service environment.