Entry-Level Construction Inspector - Field Inspections

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a construction inspector to assist professional engineers and inspectors in construction inspection work. Located in District 61, Unit 236 in East Baton Rouge Parish, the role requires adaptability to shift work and potential extreme weather.

Employment includes opportunities for progression through Inspector 1–4 levels. The position emphasizes compliance with DOTD procedures, hands-on inspection, and data management using

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.

Responsibilities

• Utilize department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications in the inspection of construction work and the processing of related documents such as field diaries and estimates.
• Serve as primary construction inspector in area(s) of specialization; determine sample requirements and verify elevations/alignments for surveys.
• Review haul tickets to ensure loads meet authorized quantities/volume; prepare work reports and perform calculations for paperwork; may serve as primary asphalt plant technician.
• Enter construction project data into SiteManager and LIMS databases.
• Attend preconstruction and progress meetings when designated as primary inspector and provide construction insight for projects in design phase.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a construction inspector to assist professional engineers and inspectors in construction inspection work. Located in District 61, Unit 236 in East Baton Rouge Parish, the role requires adaptability to shift work and potential extreme weather.

Employment includes opportunities for progression through Inspector 1–4 levels. The position emphasizes compliance with DOTD procedures, hands-on inspection, and data management using