Construction Inspector 1-4 - Ruston, LA

Job Posted 9/29/2026

State of Louisiana

Ruston, LA 70802

United States

Category Inspection / Quality

Pay

$2,597.00 to $4,671.00 Per Month

Job Description

About this Job

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 235– Monroe– LINCOLN PARISH

About this Job
•This position is responsible for assisting professional engineers and/or higher level technicians in the performance of construction inspection work.

•The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also 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.

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

Job Duties:

The job duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

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.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This job may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1,2,3, or 4
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked. The starting salary for each level is as follows:

Construction Inspector 1- Starting salary is $1198.40/bi-weekly
Construction Inspector 2 - Starting salary is $1372.00/bi-weekly
Construction Inspector 3 - Starting salary is $1570.40/bi-weekly
Construction Inspector 4 - Starting salary is $1797.60/bi-weekly

Salary will be dependent on the experience of the selected candidate.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday

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

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 t support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For more job specific information, please contact:

Matthew Jantz

(318) 251-4180

Mathew.jantz@la.gov

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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.

Employer

State of Louisiana

United States