Construction Inspector ; Lafayette Parish

About This Job

District 03 / U203 / Construction / Lafayette Parish – JOB NUMBER: 03-12329-CI--LR
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.

The overall function of this position is to assist Professional Engineers and/or higher‑level Construction Inspectors in performing construction inspection work and general contract administration duties required of a District Project Engineer’s Construction Office. Specialized areas of responsibility include Portland Cement Concrete Inspection, Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Inspection, Embankment and Base Course Inspection, Structural Concrete Inspection, and Subsurface Drainage Installation Inspection. The incumbent must be self‑motivated and able to perform contract administration and related duties with minimal supervision while interpreting unforeseen conditions as they arise.

• High school diploma or GED; OR
• Six months of experience in sub‑professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

• Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with departmental policies, standards, specifications, and project plans.
• Complete and process construction documentation such as field diaries, reports, and estimates.
• Enter, review, and maintain construction project data in departmental systems (e.g., MATT, Site Manager, Content Manager).
• Apply DOTD engineering policies and procedures while working in the Project Engineer’s office and at construction sites.
• Serve as the primary construction inspector in assigned areas of specialization or certification.
• Determine material sampling requirements and verify materials, haul quantities, and survey elevations and alignments.
• Complete required training and support efficient project operations, including assisting other staff as needed.

Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

$2.00/hour Premium Pay is additional for every hour worked.

• Construction Inspector 1 – $14.98/hour
• Construction Inspector 2 – $17.15/hour
• Construction Inspector 3 – $19.63/hour
• Construction Inspector 4 – $22.47/hour

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, click the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application for this vacancy and future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine their position in the recruitment process.

• Provide information to support your eligibility for this job title in the application, including relevant, detailed experience/education. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Mark Arceneaux
ADA‑Construction
DOTD‑District 03
(337) 262‑6103

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

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