CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1 - 4 (ST MARTIN PARISH)

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Construction Inspectors for District 03 (St. Martin Parish) to monitor road, bridge, and drainage construction, ensuring compliance with plans and contract requirements.

Training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement. This outdoor, physically active role may involve variable schedules, night work, and exposure to traffic and weather.

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.
• Ability to perform inspections, measurements, and field documentation under supervision.

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, 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months of related experience

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 03 / U233 / CONSTRUCTION /ST. MARTIN PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-50360802-CI-09142026-LR

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 roadways, bridges, 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 St. Martin Parish, District 03 / Unit 233 and report to Construction Inspector Supervisor.

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 Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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

Below is the starting hourly rate for each level. Additionally, this position receives an additional $2.00/hour Premium Pay for every hour worked.

• Construction Inspector 1 - $14.98/hourly
• Construction Inspector 2 - $17.15/hourly
• Construction Inspector 3 - $19.63/hourly
• Construction Inspector 4 - $22.47/hourly

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.

Additional Information

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

Work Schedule

Work hours may vary

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Haley Dore

Project Engineer

DOTD-District 03

[phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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

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_main.asp

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.

Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• 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