Culvert Inspector

Overview

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering opportunities across 60+ agencies. The state provides competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance, with the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves the state’s quality of life, and enhances economic opportunity. INDOT has 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 and strong work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities.

Incumbents will work primarily outdoors, performing small culvert inspections on structures less than 4 feet in span under state-maintained roads. Must dress appropriately for the weather and wear steel-toed boots. Incumbents must be capable of traversing rugged terrain and steep embankments. Inspections are recorded via iPads. Some office work will include logging time, checking e-mails and reviewing inspection data on a laptop.

Proficiency with the basic functions of an iPad, Microsoft Word, and Excel is required, and the ability to learn new programs. The position requires snow plowing in the winter and will require a CDL to do so. Training is provided for candidates to obtain a CDL, but applicants are responsible for obtaining their CDL within 90 days of hire.

This position is located in INDOT’s Fort Wayne Sub District.

Candidates with a current CDL will earn an additional $1 per hour for this position. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL, with training provided by INDOT, and will then earn an additional $1 per hour upon successfully obtaining their CDL.

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $22.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Comply with all Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) safety policies and procedures.
• Operate basic highway maintenance/traffic equipment to maintain, repair and clean highways and rights-of-way.
• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
• Perform emergency response activities such as: clean-up, traffic control, bridge closures, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades.
• Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
• Perform job documentation tasks such as entry into the Work Management System (WMS).
• Maintain, repair and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings, etc.
• Coordinate work assigned by the Supervisor ensuring that the needed materials and equipment are available.
• Communicate and provide feedback on employee issues to the Supervisor.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:

• Perform a visual and physical inspection of INDOT owned and maintained assets to evaluate maintenance needs and assign condition rating.
• Operate inspection equipment to determine location, condition rating, and operation of small culvert assets.

• Operate basic highway maintenance equipment, specialized bridge repair and inspection equipment for maintenance, repair, and inspection of bridge structures.
• Investigate complaints related to bridges and large culverts and coordinate to ensure follow up action is taken.

• Perform inspection activities and complete the related paperwork on all maintenance contracts.

• Operate various types of…