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State of Indiana · 11 hours ago

Assistant to the Highway Engineer

Hope, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across various agencies. The Assistant to the Highway Engineer will support the design engineer in developing projects and generating contract documents for bid letting and construction, while also communicating with internal stakeholders and understanding design policies and standards.

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Responsibilities

Acts as part of two-person team to visually and physically performs standard, special and emergency inspections on, under and above bridges and large culverts.This includes operating bridge inspection equipment to determine existence and extent of damage, deterioration and potential hazards and assures the safe operation of the inspection equipment

Maintains, monitors, updates, and corrects the INDOT Bridge Inspection and Asset Database

Aids in preparing reports detailing bridge and large culverts inspection findings conducted under the direction of the supervisor such as: Updating pictures and videos, Preparing work orders for items needing repair or maintenance; Gathering data and measurements

Collects and reviews pertinent data in order to prepare for site inspections

Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate operational efficiency of work unit (e.g., assists district bridge crews in making repairs to bridge structures

Required to plow snow as needed

Qualification

Bridge InspectionTraffic Equipment OperationMicrosoft Office SuiteGeographical Positioning SystemPhysical EnduranceTeamworkCommunication Skills

Required

Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment

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, as well as walking on traverse, steep and slippery slopes, climb

Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather

Considerable knowledge of highway statutory, departmental, and administrative laws, rules, and regulations

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

Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team

Experience in traffic control, confined space, boating safety

Ability to use a geographical positioning system (GPS)

Broad knowledge of Microsoft computer programs to include Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access

Ability to read and interpret bridge plans

Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience

Benefits

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

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