BRIDGE INSPECTOR 1-4 (LAFAYETTE)

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Bridge Inspector in Lafayette Parish, District 03 Unit 051. This hands-on field role involves inspecting bridges, documenting conditions, and supporting safety.

No prior bridge inspection experience is required; training is provided. You will work under Josh Eldridge, Engineer 6, with opportunities for career progression within the Bridge Inspector series.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• No prior bridge inspection experience required; training provided.
• Willingness to travel to bridge locations within the district.
• Strong attention to safety and documentation.

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 continuing education.
• Support emergency/disaster response activities when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Documentation skills

Field inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.

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

Position‑Specific Details

Job Duties

• 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

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
(337) 262‑6241
[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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.