Project Inspector

About the role

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) seeks candidates for a position serving as the primary "eyes and ears" for INDOT on construction projects and supporting winter operations. This role involves performing various tasks related to construction and winter operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on materials like concrete and soils
• Read plans and specifications to ensure work is performed correctly
• Report daily operations, material records, and item payments into computer record keeping software
• Support winter operations with tasks such as snow plowing
• Ensure staff are completing work assignments as directed and report problems to supervisors
• Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures comply with INDOT standards and specifications
• Operate basic and intermediate highway maintenance and bridge equipment to maintain, repair and clean bridges, highways, and right-of-ways
• Perform various tests on materials incorporated into INDOT construction or maintenance contracts
• Calculate and record test results in the INDOT reporting system
• Perform facility maintenance such as repairing and installing brine making and storage systems
• Maintain qualifications for the required Soil Test procedures
• Operate and maintain geotechnical laboratory equipment to perform soil & rock testing
• Prepare and perform advanced testing on soils & rock samples
• Perform construction inspection, which includes assisting the project supervisor/engineer
• Ensure construction tests, measurements and inspections are completed and recorded in a timely manner
• Provide technical expertise, oversight, and specialized equipment to unit crews
• Operate and maintain basic and intermediate highway maintenance and bridge equipment to maintain, repair and clean bridges, highways, and right-of-ways
• Test and inspect 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 emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs and erecting barricades

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one with 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 highways
• 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

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE)
• Completion of INDOT's Certified Technician Program for eligibility to start as a Highway Technician 1 with a minimum salary of $47,320
• No completion of the Certified Technician Program for eligibility to start as a Highway Technician 2 with a minimum salary of $42,900

Skills

• Commercial Driving License (CDL)
• Reading and interpreting technical documents
• Leading and coordinating work teams
• Physical endurance and manual dexterity
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of highway guidelines and regulations
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Testing and inspection skills
• Geotechnical laboratory operation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Wellness rewards program
• Health savings account
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account
• Two fully-funded pension plans
• Leave policies including paid parental leave and childcare leave
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access
• Equal employment opportunity policy

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.

Schedule

Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position. These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment.