Construction Inspector I–IV: Field Compliance & QA

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 2,064,000 - 3,095,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana DOTD is seeking Construction Inspector 1–4 to support professional engineers and inspectors in district inspection work in East Baton Rouge Parish. The role requires a valid Class E driver's license and may involve night, evening, weekend shifts and weather hazards.

Compensation ranges from $14.98/hour to $22.47/hour with an additional $2.00 premium per hour. Training and development opportunities are provided; civil service test scores are not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related experience in sub-professional engineering or heavy equipment operation.
• Valid Class E driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work using department procedures and maintain related documents (field diaries, estimates).
• Serve as primary construction inspector for designated areas; determine sample requirements and verify elevations/alignments for surveys.
• Review haul tickets to ensure loads meet specifications; prepare work reports and perform calculations.
• Enter project data into SiteManager and LIMS databases.
• Attend preconstruction/progress meetings as primary inspector and provide construction insights for design-phase projects.

Skills

Class E driver's license

Sub-professional engineering

Heavy equipment operation

Mobile equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SiteManager

LIMS

Job description

The Louisiana DOTD is seeking Construction Inspector 1–4 to support professional engineers and inspectors in district inspection work in East Baton Rouge Parish. The role requires a valid Class E driver's license and may involve night, evening, weekend shifts and weather hazards.

Compensation ranges from $14.98/hour to $22.47/hour with an additional $2.00 premium per hour. Training and development opportunities are provided; civil service test scores are not required.