Heavy Equipment Operator - Gary, United States - State of Indiana

State of Indiana

Verified Company

Gary, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Work for Indiana:

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $22.00 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

CDL Positions:

Location:

This position is located in INDOT's Gary Sub District.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this roles are as follows:

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 rightsofway.
Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
Perform emergency response activities such as: cleanup, traffic control, bridge closures, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades.
Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pretrip inspections.
Perform job documentation tasks such as entry into the Work Management System (WMS).
Maintain, repair and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings, etc.
Coordinate work assigned by the Supervisor ensuring that the needed materials and equipment are available.
Communicate and provide feedback on employee issues to the Supervisor.

These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:

Asset Inspector:

Perform a visual and physical inspection of INDOT owned and maintained assets to evaluate maintenance needs and assign condition rating.
Operate inspection equipment to determine location, condition rating, and operation of small culvert assets.

Bridge Maintenance & Repair Specialist

Operate basic highway maintenance equipment, specialized bridge repair and inspection equipment for maintenance, repair, and inspection of bridge structures.
Investigate complaints related to bridges and large culverts and coordinate to ensure follow up action is taken.

Contracts Inspector:

Perform inspections activities and complete the related paperwork on all maintenance contracts.

Heavy Equipment Operator:

Operate various types of heavy and specialized equipment to include, but not limited to; Gradall, Backhoes, Dozers, Vactors, Sweepers, SewerJets, Loaders, Skidsteers, Agspreaders, Pavers, Rollers, etc.
Perform maintenance and repair of light and heavy equipment and hand tools (e.g., dump truck, grader, forklift, tractortrailer, chain saw).

Herbicide:

Serve as an independent chemical applicator and undertake landscape projects throughout the District.

Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC) Coordinator:

Drive Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC) bus or other vehicle to transport DOC to and from work locations.
Oversee and coordinate the work with DOC offenders.

Shared workforce:

May support construction project ensuring compliance with contracts and quality of work being performed.
Perform sampling procedures for different types of materials.
May perform and/or assist in aggregate testing and other types of testing such as Indiana Test Methods (ITM).

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 have valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
General 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.
Broad knowled