Construction Project Inspector

State of Indiana•Arcadia, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Inspector serves as INDOT’s primary on-site observer for construction projects and may support winter operations, including snow plowing. The role includes inspecting construction work, assisting the project supervisor or engineer, and ensuring tests, measurements, and inspections are completed and recorded promptly. Depending on assignment, employees may also perform highway maintenance, material testing, bridge maintenance, or geotechnical testing duties. Workday attendance at assigned worksites is an essential function. The position is with INDOT’s Crawfordsville District. Construction candidates without INDOT Construction Certification may start at a lower hourly rate and receive incremental increases after passing required annual exams and gaining experience. Employees without a required CDL have 90 days to obtain it; onsite CDL training is provided by certified INDOT staff.

Requirements

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, regulations, principles, and practices for highway construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair.
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.
Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
For construction assignments, ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program.
A degree is not required. A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent applying relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Completion of INDOT’s Certified Technician Program qualifies candidates to start as a Highway Technician 1; candidates without it may start as a Highway Technician 2 and complete the program during employment.
Current CDL and district-required endorsements qualify candidates for an additional $1 per hour.
For testing assignments, ability to read and follow AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT specifications, and Indiana Test Methods (ITM), and ability to pass the INDOT Certified Testing Technician program.
For geotechnical services assignments, ability to pass the office proficiency exams in Classification & Atterberg, Electrochemical, Strength & Proctor, and Resilient Modulus testing.
INDOT Construction Certification; candidates without it may be hired at a lower hourly rate and qualify for incremental increases after required annual exams and experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with INDOT safety policies and procedures.
Perform construction inspections and assist the project supervisor or engineer.
Ensure construction tests, measurements, and inspections are completed and recorded in a timely manner.
Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures comply with INDOT standards and specifications.
Sample and test construction materials according to quality assurance and specification requirements, as assigned.
Visit material producers’ plants, construction job sites, or INDOT facilities to collect material samples for testing, as assigned.
Calculate and record material test results in the INDOT reporting system, as assigned.
Operate basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and rights-of-way.
Perform winter operations, including snow and ice removal.
Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings.
Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placing signs, and erecting barricades.
Depending on assignment, provide bridge crews with technical expertise, oversight, and specialized equipment, and report problems to the Bridge Maintenance Supervisor.
Depending on assignment, operate highway and bridge equipment to maintain, repair, and clean bridges, highways, and rights-of-way.
Depending on assignment, repair and install brine-making and storage systems.
Depending on assignment, maintain qualifications for required soil testing procedures and operate geotechnical laboratory equipment for soil and rock testing.
Depending on assignment, prepare and perform advanced soil and rock tests, including Resilient Modulus, strength, Proctor, Sulfate, and Organic tests.
Depending on assignment, lead and coordinate crew work in the field and report problems to supervisors.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Paid leave policies, including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave for eligible employees 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
12 paid holidays, and 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-qualified employer
Free parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Competitive compensation and work-life balance