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Construction Inspector 1-4 (St. Landry)

State of LouisianaOpelousas, LA
Hybrid

About The Position

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 the performance of 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 be able to perform all construction contract administration and related duties with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

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.

Nice To Haves

  • Self-motivated
  • Able to perform all construction contract administration and related duties with minimal supervision
  • Able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Premium Pay for every hour worked

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