CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Construction Inspector 1 to support road, bridge, and drainage projects. No prior inspection experience is required as training is provided. The role is outdoor and physically active, with potential for night work and varying schedules. Assignments span Tangipahoa, St.

Helena, St. Tammany and Washington Parishes within District 62. Compensation details include $14.98 per hour plus $2 per hour premium pay for hours worked

Qualifications

• No prior construction inspection experience required; training is provided.
• Outdoor, physically active role with weather exposure, traffic, and variable schedules.
• Locations across Tangipahoa, St. Helena, St. Tammany and Washington Parishes (District 62).

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection of roadway, bridge, drainage, and related construction activities.
• Review and document material deliveries and quantities (haul tickets, load tickets).
• Perform measurements, field checks, and routine tests under supervision.
• Observe contractor work to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Maintain accurate project documentation (field notes, diaries, test reports, estimates).
• Enter construction project data into required systems (e.g., SiteManager).
• Participate in required training and certification programs.
• Support public interaction and coordination during construction activities.
• Assist with emergency or disaster response activities when required.

Skills

Field inspections

Materials observation

Construction documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months of related experience

Job description

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 ensure Louisiana’s road and bridge projects are built safely, accurately, and in accordance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Construction Inspectors support DOTD Project Engineers and higher-level inspectors by performing field inspections, materials observation, and construction documentation on active roadway, bridge, and drainage projects.

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

This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve traffic exposure, varying weather conditions, extended workdays, night work, or changing schedules based on construction needs.

Positions are located in Tangipahoa, St. Helena, St. Tammany, and Washington Parishes, District 62 and report to the Construction Inspector Supervisor.

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. Job Duties: Depending on level and assignment, Construction Inspectors may:

• Assist with inspection of roadway, bridge, drainage, and related construction activities;
• Review and document material deliveries and quantities (including haul tickets and load tickets);
• Perform measurements, field checks, and routine tests under supervision;
• Observe contractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions;
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including field notes, diaries, test reports, and estimates;
• Enter construction project data into required systems (e.g., SiteManager or other DOTD applications);
• Participate in required training and structured certification programs;
• Support public interaction and coordination during construction activities, as needed;
• Assist with emergency or disaster response activities when required.

Position-Specific Details

Compensation: Construction Inspector 1 – $14.98/ hourly plus $2/hourly premium pay for every hour worked. An additional $2/hourly Shift Differential Pay for Hours worked after 6pm & before 6am when working on Construction Projects Only.

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

Career Progression

Vacancies will be filled as Construction Inspector 1 only.

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.

Additional Information

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Tatiana Ruffin or Natoya Mitchell

Human Resources - District 62

985-375-0121 or 985-375-0148

[e-mail] or [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.