Seasonal State Worker - Construction

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 TransportationThe 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 OverviewActs as on-site inspector exercising due diligence in overseeing the operations of contractors, in order to ensure compliance with specifications. Performs entry-level inspection duties such as collecting delivery tickets, checking temperatures, checking paver speed, and more technical tasks associated with project inspection.Location:This position is with INDOT's Vincennes District.Pay RateThis position pays an hourly rate of $18.00.A Day In The Life Checks for acceptable conformance of lines, grades, dimensions, and material requirements. Performs surveying, staking, plotting and computation of cross-sections. Operates a variety of testing equipment, such as concrete air and slump test equipment, sand cone compaction testers, dynamic cone penetrometers, and lightweight deflectometers. Makes concrete sample cylinders and beams for quality assurance (strength testing). Samples aggregate as well as in-place hot mix asphalt and submits samples to the Testing Department and/or the Office of Material Management. Communicates deficiencies to contractor and monitors corrective action. Completes a variety of daily and other periodic reports such as daily construction diaries, material records, and testing records using the SiteManager or AWP system. Provides input to Project Supervisors in order to assist them in dispute resolution and in consideration of change order and extra work requests. What You'll Need For SuccessAble to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct ReportsThis role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.Benefits Of Employment With The State Of IndianaThis seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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 jobs@spd.IN.gov .