CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1-4

State of Louisiana; Natchitoches (LA); Presencial; USD 31 000 - 47 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

State of Louisiana DOTD is hiring Construction Inspectors in Natchitoches Parish to support roadway, bridge, and drainage projects. No prior inspection experience is required; training is provided, with career progression opportunities and outdoor, physically active duties including night work and varying weather.

Positions report to the Construction Inspector Supervisor in District 08/Unit 218. Compensation ranges by level, with additional premium pay per hour worked.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
• Training provided with opportunities for career progression.

Responsabilidades

• 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., Site Manager or other DOTD applications).
• Participate in required training and structured certification programs.
• Support public interaction and coordination during construction activities, as needed.

Conhecimentos

Field inspections

Materials observation

Construction documentation

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Site Manager

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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District 08-UNIT 218 Natchitoches, LA

Job Number: 08/123120/CI14/10.20.26-JC

District Recruitment for Natchitoches Parish:

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 Natchitoches, District 08/Unit 218 and report to 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

• 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., Site Manager 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 – $ 31,158.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
• Construction Inspector 2 – $ 35,672.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
• Construction Inspector 3 – $ 40,830.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked
• Construction Inspector 4 – $ 46,738.00 Annual + premium pay $2.00/Hours Worked

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

Career Progression

Vacancies may be filled as Construction 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:

Jacob Luttgeharm
Construction Inspector Supervisor
318-357-3158
[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