EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement benefits

Insurance Coverage

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a position for on-site inspections to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. The role includes documenting inspection findings, identifying repairs, and assisting with maintenance as required.

This opportunity emphasizes collaboration with managers, maintenance supervisors, and external vendors to support EOCP guidelines and equipment specifications. A valid Louisiana Class "B" CDL is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the repair, inspection, or operation of mobile equipment or heavy mobile equipment.
• Three years of experience in the inspection of automotive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site preventive maintenance and safety inspections. Document equipment conditions, recommend corrective actions, and assist with repairs as needed.
• Monitor and track equipment repairs performed by DOTD personnel and outside vendors to ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Collaborate with managers and maintenance supervisors to assess equipment needs and provide recommendations for equipment purchases and specification updates.
• Maintain detailed equipment inventory records, including asset locations, maintenance history, repair records, and current mechanical condition.
• Evaluate equipment maintenance products, assist with updates to EOCP guidelines, and recommend improvements to maintenance practices and product specifications.

Skills

Experience in heavy equipment

On-site inspection

Maintenance coordination

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 070

JOB NUMBER: 02/50672240/EQIN/9.16.2026-JF

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 will perform on-site inspections to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently.

Documenting inspection findings, identifying needed repairs, and assisting with maintenance and repairs as required.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in the repair, inspection, or operation of mobile equipment or heavy mobile equipment; OR

Three years of experience in the inspection of automotive equipment.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Conduct on-site preventive maintenance and safety inspections. Document equipment conditions, recommend corrective actions, and assist with repairs as needed.
• Monitor and track equipment repairs performed by DOTD personnel and outside vendors to ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Collaborate with managers and maintenance supervisors to assess equipment needs and provide recommendations for equipment purchases and specification updates.
• Maintain detailed equipment inventory records, including asset locations, maintenance history, repair records, and current mechanical condition.
• Evaluate equipment maintenance products, assist with updates to Equipment Operations and Control Program (EOCP) guidelines, and recommend improvements to maintenance practices and product specifications.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion or detail to special duty.

Career Progression: This position does not participate Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary.

Compensation: $22.52

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

A valid Louisiana Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Troy Barrios

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

504-437-3165

Louisiana State Government Representations

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.

Benefits

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

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