Construction Summer Seasonal Worker
La Porte, IN, US, 46350
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.
Role Overview:
Seasonal construction employees will be inspecting construction sites while working alongside other highway technicians. They will make sure INDOT construction contracts are being built per plan, on time and budget, while ensuring the traveling public is safe. This position allows relief in the ever-increasing amount of testing and data logging on construction contracts. This position can enable students studying Engineering and Construction Management to develop relationships and potentially lead to permanent employment with INDOT.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $18.00 an hour.
Location:
This position is located in the INDOT's following counties: Lake, Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Newton, Jasper, Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, Cass, White and Carroll.
A Day in the Life:
The essential elements of the job duties:
- Performs onsite construction inspection and materials sampling and testing, including the operation of a variety of engineering and testing equipment (i.e. survey equipment, density testing, concrete air and slump test equipment, 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
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.
What You'll Need for Success:
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred
- Required to submit and pass a drug test as a condition of employment
- 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
- Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather
- Must have ability to read, write, and communicate clearly
- Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team
- Ability to apply highway principles and procedures as needed
- Must be able to adequately perform computer skills
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 recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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