What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1 - 4 (ST MARY PARISH) position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly
Franklin, LA
Classified
03-168974-CI-10212026-LR
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
District 3- Lafayette
10/21/2026
10/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
JOB NUMBER: 03-168974-CI-10212026-LR
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.
Help ensure Louisiana’s road and bridge projects are built safely, accurately, and in accordance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Construction Inspectors support DOTD Project Engineers and higher-level inspectors by performing field inspections, materials observation, and construction documentation on active roadways, bridges, and drainage projects.
No prior construction inspection experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Construction Inspector job series.
This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve traffic exposure, varying weather conditions, extended workdays, night work, or changing schedules based on construction needs.
Positions are located in St Mary Parish, District 03 / Unit 243 and report to Construction Inspector Supervisor.
Minimum 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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Depending on level and assignment, Construction Inspectors may:
- Assist with inspection of roadway, bridge, drainage, and related construction activities.
- Review and document material deliveries and quantities (including haul tickets and load tickets).
- Perform measurements, field checks, and routine tests under supervision.
- Observe contractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including field notes, diaries, test reports, and estimates.
- Enter construction project data into required systems (e.g., Site Manager or other DOTD applications).
- Participate in required training and structured certification programs.
- Support public interaction and coordination during construction activities, as needed.
- Assist with emergency or disaster response activities when required.
- Construction Inspector 1 - $14.98/hourly
- Construction Inspector 2 - $17.15/hourly
- Construction Inspector 3 - $19.63/hourly
- Construction Inspector 4 - $22.47/hourly
Career Progression: Vacancies may be filled as Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 based on qualifications and agency needs.
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $2 - $17