Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.
We are preparing to hire Debris Monitors throughout Northwest Indiana to aid in the cleanup of damage caused by the recent flooding. We anticipate the work to be in or around the counties of Hamilton and Porter.
The schedule for this position will be up to 7 days/week, 12 hours/day. The hourly rate will be $18.00. Paychecks will be issued bi-weekly.
This is a temporary assignment. No experience is required, training will be provided to you.
What you’ll be doing:
- Report to assigned staging area
- Receive your materials/supplies/equipment/information
- Attend safety & operations meeting
- Monitor and observe all loading activities
- Make sure Contractors pick up all eligible storm-related debris
- Observe surroundings for possible hazards
- Fill out Load Tickets completely and accurately
- Record any damages caused by a Contractor
What you need to have:
- Valid driver's license (not suspended), MVR must be cleared before you can begin work
- Cell phone to be contacted throughout assignment
- Reliable transportation for driving to various locations
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic math skills - measurements (weight, volume, and distance)
- Attention to detail
- Ability to speak and read English fluently
- Ability to use handheld electronic devices (digital camera, GPS unit) with minimal oversight
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
- Valid driver's license.
- A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs at times
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking, slippery conditions due to walking on riverbanks
- Ability to work 10 to 14-hour days up to 7 days a week
- Be able to climb staircases and ladders at least 10 feet
- Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather as required
- Ability to withstand constant exposure to outside elements
- Able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applying for this position, you understand the physical requirements and are capable of performing these duties and requirements.
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.
“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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Skills Required
- Valid, non-suspended driver's license
- Satisfactory motor vehicle report cleared before starting
- Reliable transportation to various locations
- Cell phone for contact throughout the assignment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic math skills, including weight, volume, and distance measurements
- Attention to detail
- Fluent English speaking and reading ability
- Ability to use handheld electronic devices, digital cameras, and GPS units with minimal oversight
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods in slippery outdoor conditions
- Ability to work 10 to 14-hour days, up to 7 days per week
- Ability to climb staircases and ladders at least 10 feet
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather and withstand exposure to outside elements
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
What We Do
Volkert’s history began in 1925 when it was founded in New Orleans as Doullut & Erwin to provide waterfront and heavy construction services, as well as airport design services beginning in 1927. During World War II, the company contributed to the design and construction of U.S. Navy shipyards for the production of “Liberty Ships” as well as dry docks and self-operating steel and wood docks for the war effort. Following the war, the firm relocated to Mobile, Alabama where it was headed by David Volkert. Volkert acquired the company in 1954 and led its involvement in the design of the U.S. interstate highway system, the largest civil engineering project in history, in nine southeastern states and the District of Columbia. Renamed for Volkert in 1963, and under his leadership, the firm has expanded to provide a wide range of design services in transportation, aviation, construction, public works and utilities, property acquisition, and environmental engineering. Through its accomplished history, Volkert has earned over 60 major engineering awards as well as several inductions into the Engineering Hall of Fame. Volkert is now the largest Alabama-based engineering company and is ranked in the top quartile of the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms. Today, Volkert is listed among the top 1% of engineering companies in the United States and our commitment to serving our clients, our communities, and our nation with excellence is as steadfast as it was over ninety years ago.
