State of Indiana Hiring for Seasonal State Worker Construction Vincennes at Vincennes, IN Full Time

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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 interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Job:
This position is responsible for assisting in coordinating the sampling and testing of aggregates, steel, asphalt, soils and all other materials. Summer Seasonal hourly rate $15.00.

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.