BRIDGE INSPECTOR 1-4

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking Bridge Inspectors to support public safety by inspecting on-system and off-system bridges. Training is provided, with career progression opportunities within the Bridge Inspector series.

Positions are in Jefferson Parish (District02/Unit 051) and report to the Bridge Engineer Supervisor / Engineer 6. The role is field-intensive and requires attention to detail, safety, and strong documentation skills.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related experience acceptable per guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect bridge components (superstructure, substructure, approaches, waterways, safety features, etc.).
• Take measurements and perform field tests as needed.
• Document conditions using notes, sketches, photographs, and narratives.
• Complete inspection reports and maintain bridge files/records in required systems.
• Coordinate with local agencies and bridge owners for off-system inspections.
• Support inspections involving special access equipment (bucket trucks, man lifts, ladders, etc.).
• Assist with accident damage documentation and reporting.
• Participate in structured training and required continuing education.
• Support emergency/disaster response activities when needed.

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance

Descripción del empleo

About This Job

2/126031/BI1-4/10.16.26-SU

DISTRICT 02—BRIDGE INSPECTION –UNIT 051

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Help protect the traveling public by inspecting bridges and documenting conditions that guide repairs and maintenance.

Bridge Inspectors perform critical public safety work by conducting inspections of on-system and off-system bridges in accordance with established standards and DOTD procedures.

No prior bridge inspection experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Bridge Inspector job series.

This is a hands-on field role

that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills. Work is performed in a variety of environments and may involve heights, water, traffic exposure, weather conditions, and travel to bridge locations within the assigned district.

Positions are located in Jefferson Parish, District02/Unit 051 and report to Bridge Engineer Supervisor / Engineer 6.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

Depending On Level And Assignment, Bridge Inspectors May:

• Inspect bridge components (superstructure, substructure, approaches, waterways, safety features, etc.)
• Take measurements and perform field tests as needed
• Document conditions using notes, sketches, photographs, and narratives
• Complete inspection reports and maintain bridge files/records in required systems
• Coordinate with local agencies and bridge owners for off-system inspections
• Support inspections involving special access equipment (bucket trucks, man lifts, ladders, etc.)
• Assist with accident damage documentation and reporting
• Participate in structured training and required continuing education
• Support emergency/disaster response activities when needed

Position-Specific Details

• Bridge Inspector 1 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
• Bridge Inspector 2 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
• Bridge Inspector 3 - Starting salary is $19.63/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
• Bridge Inspector 4 - Starting salary is $24.04/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Career Progression

Vacancies may be filled as Bridge Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 based on qualifications and agency needs.

Appointment Type

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees);

Additional Information

Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Sean Esponge

Engineer 6-District 02

[phone]

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others