CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1 - 4

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in Baton Rouge is seeking a Construction Inspector to assist professional engineers and inspectors in inspection work. The role requires a valid class E driver’s license, ability to work nights/weekends, and may involve extreme weather.

Training and continuing education are part of the position. Appointment type can be probational or promotional with multiple inspector levels and hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of experience in sub‑professional engineering, heavy equipment operation, or related maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work and process field diaries and estimates.
• Serve as primary construction inspector in designated area(s) of specialization or certification.
• Review haul tickets for load quantities and prepare reports and calculations.
• Enter project data into SiteManager or LIMS.
• Attend preconstruction and progress meetings as primary inspector.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SiteManager

LIMS

Job description

District 61- Unit 236 – Baton Rouge

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. 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 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.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency

https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum 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

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

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

• 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

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.

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

Holidays and Leave

• 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