Construction Inspector 1-4

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks a Construction Inspector in District 61, Unit 236/East Baton Rouge Parish. The role supports professional engineers and inspectors in construction inspection, with responsibilities across field diaries, estimates, and data entry into SiteManager and LIMS.

Position requires flexibility for night/evening work and rotating shifts; compensation ranges from roughly $15 to $23 per hour plus a $2 premium per hour in certain hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications in inspection of construction work and processing of related documents.
• Serve as primary construction inspector in designated areas of expertise and verify elevations/alignments for surveys.
• Review haul tickets to ensure loads comply with authorized quantities; prepare work reports and calculations; may serve as the primary asphalt plant technician.
• Enter project data into SiteManager and LIMS databases.
• Attend preconstruction and progress meetings as primary inspector; provide quantities and insights for projects in design phase.

Skills

Sub-professional engineering

Heavy equipment operation

Mobile equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SiteManager

LIMS

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 236 – EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position

The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting professional engineer and/or higher level inspectors in the performance of construction inspection work. This position is located in District 61, Unit 236/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. This position is subject to drug testing per LADOTD policies and work shift work such as nights, evenings, weekends, and rotating. This position requires a class E driver’s license at time of appointment and may work in extreme weather or hazardous conditions. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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

• Utilize a thorough knowledge and understanding of department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications in the inspection of construction work and the processing of construction-related documents such as field diaries and partial or final estimates.
• Serve as primary construction inspector in area or areas of specialization or certification. Determine sample requirements for area(s) of expertise. Verify elevations/alignments work for surveys.
• Review haul tickets to determine if loads are in compliance with authorized/approved load quantities/volume. Prepare work reports, estimates quantities, and performs mathematical calculations necessary to complete paperwork. May serve as the primary asphalt plant technician.
• Enter construction project data into appropriate computer database or application (SiteManager & LIMS).
• Attend preconstruction and progress meetings when designated as primary construction inspector for a project. Determine anticipated quantities and provide construction insight for projects in design phase.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression : This Position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on applicant's qualifications.

Compensation

• Construction Inspector 1 - $14.98/hourly
• Construction Inspector 2 - $17.15/hourly
• Construction Inspector 3 - $19.63/hourly
• Construction Inspector 4 - $22.47/hourly
• Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Alanna Cooley

Project Engineer

225-925-7921

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.