Field Construction Inspector: Inspections & Compliance

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Construction Inspector to assist professional engineers and inspectors in the performance of construction inspection work in District 61, Unit 266/Baton Rouge. The role involves night/evening/weekend shifts and may require working in extreme weather, with a class E driver's license.

You will participate in DOTD training and oversee documentation such as field diaries and estimates.

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.
• Work shift can include nights, evenings, weekends, and rotating.
• Requires a class E driver’s license and may work in extreme weather or hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a thorough knowledge and understanding of department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications in the inspection of construction work and the processing of construction-related documents such as field diaries and partial or final estimates.
• Serve as primary construction inspector in area or areas of specialization or certification. Determine sample requirements for area(s) of expertise. Verify elevations/alignments work for surveys.
• Review haul tickets to determine if loads are in compliance with authorized/approved load quantities/volume. Prepare work reports, estimates quantities, and performs mathematical calculations necessary to complete paperwork. May serve as the primary asphalt plant technician.
• Enter construction project data into appropriate computer database or application (SiteManager & LIMS).
• Attend preconstruction and progress meetings when designated as primary construction inspector for a project. Determine anticipated quantities and provide construction insight for projects in design phase.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SiteManager

LIMS

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Construction Inspector to assist professional engineers and inspectors in the performance of construction inspection work in District 61, Unit 266/Baton Rouge. The role involves night/evening/weekend shifts and may require working in extreme weather, with a class E driver's license.

You will participate in DOTD training and oversee documentation such as field diaries and estimates.