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Equipment Insepctor

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026
About This Job

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 70 – EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH

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.

About This Position

The primary function of this position is to assist the Equipment Superintendent in the daily activities of the Equipment Inspection office. This position is located in District61/Unit070 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Equipment Superintendent. The incumbent inspects and maintains current records of the district's fleet in assigned area of responsibility. This requires ongoing working knowledge of equipment and the ability to make recommendations to Equipment Superintendent for equipment replacement, repairs, and new purchases. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

  • Selected candidate must obtain a Class B CDL license at time of appointment and will be required to maintain such license while in the position.**

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in the repair, inspection, or operation of mobile equipment or heavy mobile equipment; OR

Three years of experience in the inspection of automotive equipment.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

  • Conducts weekly onsite inspections as well as safety inspections, reviews maintenance records, and records/recommends preventative maintenance for district equipment. Prepares documentation to dispose/transfer equipment within the district fleet.
  • Attends weekly Section 42 meetings and tracks all equipment under repair to ensure that equipment is repaired promptly and correctly. Assists the Equipment Superintendent in managing the district's confined space program. Manages the district's fleet Fuelman Program.
  • Reviews the need for various types of equipment with district administration and supervisors. Maintains working knowledge of basic equipment operations, limitations, as well as new and innovative technology. Records and maintains an inventory list of all district equipment, which includes location, mileage hours, repair history, and current condition.
  • Utilizes equipment records and experience to make recommendations for equipment replacement, new purchases, and repairs.
  • Performs routine inspections, minor repairs, and operates all pumping stations in the district. Inspects all contract work at pump stations, including any mechanical and electrical repairs, cleaning, and structural repairs.
  • May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Compensation: The s tarting hourly rate is $22.52 and goes up to $40.53

License Requirements : Selected candidate must obtain a Class B CDL license at time of appointment and will be required to maintain such license while in the position.

How To Apply

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

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

  • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jay Nipper

Equipment Superintendent

225-231-4162

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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

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

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