Construction Inspector 1-4
About The Position
The Construction Inspector assists professional engineers and higher-level inspectors with construction inspection work for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). The position is located in District 61, Unit 236, East Baton Rouge Parish, and reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. Depending on the applicant’s qualifications, the position may be filled at Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4. The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to carry out duties with or without minimal supervision, and interpret unforeseen conditions as they arise. The role requires a Class E driver’s license at appointment and is subject to drug testing under LADOTD policies. Work may involve nights, evenings, weekends, rotating shifts, extreme weather, and hazardous conditions. The employee participates in appropriate DOTD training and attends continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary for the work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
- Class E driver’s license at the time of appointment.
- Ability to perform duties with or without minimal supervision and interpret unforeseen conditions.
Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications to inspect construction work and process construction-related documents, including field diaries and partial or final estimates.
- Serve as the primary construction inspector in areas of specialization or certification.
- Determine sampling requirements for areas of expertise.
- Verify survey elevations and alignments.
- Review haul tickets to confirm loads comply with authorized or approved quantities and volumes.
- Prepare work reports, estimate quantities, and perform mathematical calculations needed to complete paperwork.
- May serve as the primary asphalt plant technician.
- Enter construction project data into appropriate databases or applications, including SiteManager and LIMS.
- Attend preconstruction and progress meetings when designated as the primary construction inspector for a project.
- Determine anticipated quantities and provide construction insight for projects in the design phase.
Benefits
- Additional $2.00 per hour premium pay for every hour worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
