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Seasonal Construction Worker

State of Indiana

Fort Wayne, INSeasonal$18/hrPosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18/hr
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Schedule
Seasonal
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Seasonal Construction Worker assists the Indiana Department of Transportation with coordinating the sampling and testing of construction materials. The role performs construction inspections, interprets plans and specifications, communicates deficiencies, and prepares computations, sketches, and reports. It is based in INDOT’s Fort Wayne sub-district, pays $18.00 per hour, and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven-month continuous period.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction InspectionMaterials Sampling and TestingEngineering Testing EquipmentConstruction Plan InterpretationConstruction Specification ComplianceMathematicsInformation ClassificationMicrosoft OfficeOutdoor WorkInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkLifting 50 PoundsPhysical Stamina

Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Full job description

Seasonal Construction Worker

Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Requisition ID: 485828

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46808

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:

This position is responsible for assisting in coordinating the sampling and testing of aggregates, steel, asphalt, soils and all other materials.

Location:

This position is with INDOT's Fort Wayne sub-district.

Pay Rate:

This position pays an hourly rate of $18.00/hr.

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:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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 [email protected].

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How this job compares

Set against the 774 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18/hr
  • US median$36–57/hr258 hourly ranges

This rate, $18/hr, is 61% below the US median midpoint ($46/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Construction Inspector hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Construction Inspector jobs in Indiana and 774 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 9 years (535 postings).
Education
90 of the 774 open Construction Inspector jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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