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. This role also supports winter operations as needed.

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 advance 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

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
• 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)
• Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques
• Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Testing Technician program
• Ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency by passing the Office’s Proficiency Exams

Skills

• Commercial Driving License (CDL)
• Technical Document Interpretation
• Construction Inspection
• Material Testing
• Equipment Operation
• Weather Exposure Tolerance
• Physical Activity Endurance

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan)
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies
• Group life insurance
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

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

Candidates will go through the program during employment and will eventually be promoted to a Highway Technician 1.

Location

This position is with INDOT’s Crawfordsville District.