Construction Inspector
State of Indiana · Madison, IN · 1 mo ago
Manufacturing$24.26/hrFull-time
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for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove EEO statement? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. So we should omit the EEO paragraph at end. Also remove "Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career..." maybe that's generic intro but it's substantive? It's about state employment. Might be considered part of About the role? Could be included as prose under About the role. But we need to decide sections.
We have content: About The Indiana Department Of Transportation (INDOT) description. That's about the role/department. So we can have About the role
with paragraphs about INDOT.
Pay Rate: details about hourly rate $24.26, CDL extra $1, etc. That's Pay section.
Benefits: list of benefits.
Responsibilities: "A Day In The Life" duties list.
Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: The "What You'll Need For Success" includes must possess CDL, drug test, knowledge, abilities, etc. Also testing specialties. Also "A degree is not required..." etc. Also supervisory responsibilities.
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We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them.
We must remove duplicated lines. There's some duplication: "Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents" appears multiple times. We should keep only once? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." Removing duplicates could be considered summarizing away detail? Might be okay to deduplicate identical lines? Probably safe to keep each occurrence? But they said remove duplicated lines. So we should deduplicate.
We need to be careful not to lose any nuance.
Let's extract sections.
First, introductory paragraph: "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."
That's generic but could be part of About the role. We'll include as prose.
Then About The Indiana Department Of Transportation paragraph(s). We'll combine.
Pay Rate section: details.
CDL Positions etc.
Construction Positions etc.
"A Day In The Life" duties.
Then "These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:" with subcategories Bridge Maintenance Specialist, Testing, Construction, Geotechnical Services. Those are responsibilities.
Then "The job description is not designed to cover..." that's boilerplate disclaimer; maybe we can remove as it's generic? It's not EEO but it's a disclaimer about duties. Might be considered boilerplate? Not sure. It's generic statement; maybe we can keep? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. This line is not exactly those categories, but it's a generic disclaimer. Might be considered legal boilerplate. Safer to remove? It says "The job description is not designed to cover..." That's typical boilerplate. I'd remove it.
Then "What You'll Need For Success" includes requirements.
Then "Testing May need additional requirements depending on the assigned specialty:" etc.
Then "A degree is not required..." etc.
Then "Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation." That's generic but maybe keep.
Then "Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports" section.
Then "Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana" list.
Then EEO paragraph at end: remove.
Now we need to format.
We'll produce:
About the role
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.
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. Location: This position is with INDOT’s Madison Sub-District.
Pay
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $24.26 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. CDL Positions: Candidates with a current CDL and endorsements required by the district will earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL and endorsements required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff. Construction Positions: Candidates who do not have a Construction Certification through INDOT may be hired at a lower hourly rate, starting at $22.00 and will then be eligible for incremental increases as they pass the required annual exams and gain experience in the department.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Communicate with contractors to 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 traffic signs, route markers, 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.
- Bridge Maintenance Specialist: 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.
- Testing: Sample and test construction materials according to quality assurance and specification requirements. Visit material producers’ plants, construction job sites or INDOT facilities to collect material samples for testing. Perform various tests on materials incorporated into INDOT construction or maintenance contracts. Calculate and record the test results in the INDOT reporting system.
- Construction: Involved in planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of state-owned highways and bridges. Perform construction inspection, which includes 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.
- Geotechnical Services: Maintain qualifications for the required Soil Test procedures. Operate and maintain geotechnical laboratory equipment to perform soil & rock testing. Prepare and perform advance testing on soils & rock samples such as Resilient Modulus Testing (MR), strength testing (QU & Triaxial), Proctor, Sulfate, Organic Tests etc.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within 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 highway.
- Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques.
- 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.
Qualifications
A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Skills
- Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents such as AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT specifications, and Indiana Test Methods (ITM).
- Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Testing Technician program (for Testing specialty).
- Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program (for Construction specialty).
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency by passing the Office’s Proficiency Exams (for Geotechnical Services): Classification & Atterberg Proficiency Test, Electrochemical Proficiency Test, Strength & Proctor Proficiency Test, Resilient Modulus Proficiency Test.
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
- Free Parking for
- . For requirements list also
- 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.
- Communicate with contractors to 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 traffic signs, route markers, 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.
- Bridge Maintenance Specialist: 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.
- Testing: Sample and test construction materials according to quality assurance and specification requirements. Visit material producers’ plants, construction job sites or INDOT facilities to collect material samples for testing. Perform various tests on materials incorporated into INDOT construction or maintenance contracts. Calculate and record the test results in the INDOT reporting system.
- Construction: Involved in planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of state-owned highways and bridges. Perform construction inspection, which includes 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.
- Geotechnical Services: Maintain qualifications for the required Soil Test procedures. Operate and maintain geotechnical laboratory equipment to perform soil & rock testing. Prepare and perform advance testing on soils & rock samples such as Resilient Modulus Testing (MR), strength testing (QU & Triaxial), Proctor, Sulfate, Organic Tests etc.
- Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within 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 highway.
- Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques.
- 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.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents such as AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT specifications, and Indiana Test Methods (ITM).
- Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Testing Technician program (for Testing specialty).
- Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program (for Construction specialty).
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency by passing the Office’s Proficiency Exams (for Geotechnical Services): Classification & Atterberg Proficiency Test, Electrochemical Proficiency Test, Strength & Proctor Proficiency Test, Resilient Modulus Proficiency Test.
- 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
- . For benefits list also
- . For skills maybe also list.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them.
We must remove duplicated lines. There's some duplication: "Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents" appears multiple times. We should keep only once? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." Removing duplicates could be considered summarizing away detail? Might be okay to deduplicate identical lines? Probably safe to keep each occurrence? But they said remove duplicated lines. So we should deduplicate.
We need to be careful not to lose any nuance.
Let's extract sections.
First, introductory paragraph: "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."
That's generic but could be part of About the role. We'll include as prose.
Then About The Indiana Department Of Transportation paragraph(s). We'll combine.
Pay Rate section: details.
CDL Positions etc.
Construction Positions etc.
"A Day In The Life" duties.
Then "These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:" with subcategories Bridge Maintenance Specialist, Testing, Construction, Geotechnical Services. Those are responsibilities.
Then "The job description is not designed to cover..." that's boilerplate disclaimer; maybe we can remove as it's generic? It's not EEO but it's a disclaimer about duties. Might be considered boilerplate? Not sure. It's generic statement; maybe we can keep? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. This line is not exactly those categories, but it's a generic disclaimer. Might be considered legal boilerplate. Safer to remove? It says "The job description is not designed to cover..." That's typical boilerplate. I'd remove it.
Then "What You'll Need For Success" includes requirements.
Then "Testing May need additional requirements depending on the assigned specialty:" etc.
Then "A degree is not required..." etc.
Then "Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation." That's generic but maybe keep.
Then "Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports" section.
Then "Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana" list.
Then EEO paragraph at end: remove.
Now we need to format.
We'll produce:
About the role
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.
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. Location: This position is with INDOT’s Madison Sub-District.
Pay
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $24.26 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. CDL Positions: Candidates with a current CDL and endorsements required by the district will earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL and endorsements required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff. Construction Positions: Candidates who do not have a Construction Certification through INDOT may be hired at a lower hourly rate, starting at $22.00 and will then be eligible for incremental increases as they pass the required annual exams and gain experience in the department.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Qualifications
A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.