BRIDGE INSPECTOR 1-4 (LAFAYETTE)

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites applicants for Bridge Inspector in Lafayette, LA. This hands-on field role inspects on-system and off-system bridges, documents conditions, and supports repairs and maintenance decisions.

Training is provided with opportunities for advancement within the Bridge Inspector series. Position located in Lafayette Parish, reports to the district engineer, with varied environments including heights, water, traffic exposure, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect bridge components (superstructure, substructure, approaches, waterways, safety features).
• 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).
• Assist with accident damage documentation and reporting.
• Participate in structured training and required continuing education.
• Support emergency/disaster response activities when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 051 / BRIDGE INSPECTION (LAFAYETTE)

JOB NUMBER:03-117595-BI1-4-09142026-DS

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.

This position is located in Lafayette Parish, District 03 Unit 051 and report to Josh Eldridge, 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 Duties

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

Compensation

Position-Specific Details:

Bridge Inspector 1 – $16.03 + $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked

Bridge Inspector 2 – $18.35 + $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked

Bridge Inspector 3 – $19.63 + $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked

Bridge Inspector 4 – $24.04 + $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked

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); or by detail to special duty.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Josh Eldrdge

Engineer 6

[phone]

[e-mail]

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