Construction Seasonal Worker
Greenfield, IN, US, 46140
Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.
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.
Salary: This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $16.24 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Location: This position is located in INDOT's Greenfield District.
A Day in the Life:
- Performs onsite construction inspection and materials sampling and testing, including the operation of a variety of engineering and testing equipment (i.e., survey equipment, nuclear density gauges, concrete air and slump test equipment, sand cone compaction testers, etc.).
- Interprets, recommends revisions, and ensures adherence to construction plans, contract documents, and specifications.
- Communicates observed deficiencies to appropriate individuals and monitors steps taken as corrective actions.
- Makes math computations, prepares sketches and completes a variety of daily and periodic reports as required; and,
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What You'll Need for Success:
- High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred.
- Possess strong math skills (i.e., basic arithmetic, computation for areas and volumes, etc.).
- Possess good verbal and written communication and literacy skills (i.e., ability to read and understand technically oriented manuals and to document information in a clear and concise manner).
- Ability to gather, collate and classify information.
- Basic computer skills and experience working with computer software applications including Microsoft Office Applications (i.e., Word and Excel).
- Must be able to work long hours outdoors in all types of weather.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills and be team-oriented; and,
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform other physical activities such as: stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time, dragging, bending, and/or waving.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel have you the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
