Construction Inspector 1-4

About the role

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. This position, located in the Construction Section of the Department of Transportation and Development, serves as the assistant to the Lead Construction Inspector and reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. The role involves inspecting and verifying construction work, performing field tests, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The incumbent must hold required certifications, operate specialized testing equipment, and effectively represent the Department while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and public trust. This is a probational or promotional appointment with potential career progression to Construction Inspector 1‑4. For further information, contact Chad Hatten, Project Engineer, at 318-872-4578.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with departmental standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Serve as lead inspector in the absence of the Construction Inspector 5 and assist with project coordination.
• Monitor contractor procedures, signage, and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance.
• Perform field testing (e.g., soil densification using nuclear density machine, pavement profile evaluations).
• Take and verify project measurements; calculate and record quantities for project documentation.
• Compile contractor payment summaries and prepare/review project diaries and records.
• Gather field information for project changes and maintain positive public relations.
• Provide on-the-job training in areas of certification.
• Write haul tickets and manage other required project paperwork.
• Perform office duties such as indexing, labeling, validating quantities, and preparing documentation for audit.
• Use departmental computer systems and engineering applications as needed.
• Support project design by collecting field data, preparing sketches, and calculating quantities.
• Contribute to overall Construction Office operations and assist with emergency/disaster response activities when required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must hold required certifications.
• Ability to operate specialized testing equipment.
• Ability to effectively represent the Department while maintaining professionalism and public trust.

Pay

Starting hourly rates: Construction Inspector 1 – $14.98/hour; Construction Inspector 2 – $17.15/hour; Construction Inspector 3 – $19.63/hour; Construction Inspector 4 – $22.47/hour. Additional $2.00/hour premium pay for every hour worked.