Construction Inspector

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Must preserve all substantive info. We need to parse the posting. Key sections: - Intro: "Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career..." This is generic intro about state. Could be considered "About the role"? Might be considered "About the role" or "About the agency". The posting includes "About The Indiana Department Of Transportation". That's a section heading. We need to decide headings: Use

for each section. Potential sections: - About the role (or About the Indiana Department of Transportation) – we have content: description of INDOT, its mission, programs, etc. - Location: "Location: This position is with INDOT's Seymour District, in Vevay, IN." Could be part of About the role or separate? Probably we can include as a paragraph under About the role. - Pay Rate: details about hourly rate, CDL extra, construction positions lower rate, etc. This is Pay section. - Responsibilities: The "A Day In The Life" and bullet list of duties. That's responsibilities. - Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: The "What You'll Need For Success" includes must possess CDL, drug test, knowledge, abilities, etc. Also testing specialty requirements. Could be Requirements. - Benefits: The "Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana" list. - Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: maybe part of Responsibilities or separate? Could be a small note. - Other: "The job description is not designed to cover..." maybe not needed. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. So remove the Equal Employment Opportunity paragraph. Also remove "If you require reasonable accommodations..." etc. Also remove "Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career..." maybe keep as intro paragraph before sections? The instruction: Use

for prose. So we can have an introductory paragraph before sections. We must not include headings with filler text. Ensure each heading has substantive content. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's craft:

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 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.

Location: This position is with INDOT's Seymour District, in Vevay, IN.

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.

Testing Specialty Requirements

• 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.
• Construction: Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program.
• Geotechnical Services: Ability to demonstrate proficiency by passing the Office’s Proficiency Exams: Classification & Atterberg Proficiency Test, Electrochemical Proficiency Test, Strength & Proctor Proficiency Test, Resilient Modulus Proficiency Test.

Education

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.

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 most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

We must ensure no boilerplate like EEO etc. We removed that. Check for any leftover boilerplate: The paragraph "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." That's generic; we should remove it as it's boilerplate. Also "Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation." That's also generic but maybe part of requirements? It's a standard ADA statement; could be considered boilerplate. The instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation" is not exactly EEO but it's a standard ADA statement; might be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove it. Also "Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:" is heading for requirements; we kept the list. We must not repeat job title as heading; we didn't. Check for any duplicated lines: none. Now ensure we didn't include any mention of Pay Rate section with "commensurate with experience" - we kept that phrase but it's part of actual content; it's okay. We must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. We have Pay (yes), Benefits (yes). No Schedule mentioned, so we don't include Schedule. We have a section "Supervisory Responsibilities" - not in the prescribed list but we could include as Responsibilities or maybe as a separate heading? The prescribed headings list includes Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It didn't list Supervisory Responsibilities. However we could incorporate that into Responsibilities. Better to merge supervisory note into Responsibilities as a bullet. Let's do that: add a bullet under Responsibilities: "May be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs." Then we can drop the separate Supervisory Responsibilities heading. Thus we remove that heading and paragraph. Now ensure we have no empty headings. Let's craft final HTML. We'll include: - Intro paragraph. - About the Indiana