Construction Inspector 1-4

Nunez Community College; Mansfield (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in Louisiana seeks a dedicated Construction Inspector Assistant to support the Construction Inspector Supervisor. You will inspect projects, perform field tests, prepare detailed reports, and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities include lead-inspection duties in absence of a senior inspector, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining thorough project records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or six months of related sub-professional experience.
• Must hold required certifications and operate testing equipment.
• Inspect and verify construction work to ensure compliance with standards and specs.
• Prepare reports, measurements, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect projects for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Lead inspector in absence of Construction Inspector 5; assist with coordination.
• Monitor contractor procedures, signage, and EEO compliance.
• Perform field testing such as soil density tests and pavement profile evaluations.
• Take, verify, and record project measurements and quantities.

Skills

Construction inspection

Report writing

Field testing

Equipment operation

Public relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Nuclear density gauge

Job description

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.

This position, located in the Construction Section of the Department of Transportation and Development, serves as the assistant to the Lead Construction Inspector and reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. The role involves inspecting and verifying construction work, performing field tests, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The incumbent must hold required certifications, operate specialized testing equipment, and effectively represent the Department while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and public trust.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

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:

• Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with departmental standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Serve as lead inspector in the absence of the Construction Inspector 5 and assist with project coordination.
• Monitor contractor procedures, signage, and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance.
• Perform field testing (e.g., soil densification using nuclear density machine, pavement profile evaluations).
• Take and verify project measurements; calculate and record quantities for project documentation.
• Compile contractor payment summaries and prepare/review project diaries and records.
• Gather field information for project changes and maintain positive public relations.
• Provide on-the-job training in areas of certification.
• Write haul tickets and manage other required project paperwork.
• Perform office duties such as indexing, labeling, validating quantities, and preparing documentation for audit.
• Use departmental computer systems and engineering applications as needed.
• Support project design by collecting field data, preparing sketches, and calculating quantities.
• Contribute to overall Construction Office operations and assist with emergency/disaster response activities when required.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Compensation:Below is the starting hourly rate for each level.

• 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:

Chad Hatten
Project Engineer
318-872-4578

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 here.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines