Salary $2,779.00

• $4,999.00 Monthly Location Lafayette, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 03-117595-BI1-4-07282026-DS Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 3
• Lafayette Opening Date 07/28/2026 Closing Date 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 051 / BRIDGE INSPECTION JOB NUMBER

03-117595-BI1-4-07282026-DS 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 protect the traveling public by inspecting bridges and documenting conditions that guide repairs and maintenance. Bridge Inspectors perform critical public safety work by conducting inspections of on-system and off-system bridges in accordance with established standards and DOTD procedures. No prior bridge inspection experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Bridge Inspector job series. This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills. Work is performed in a variety of environments and may involve heights, water, traffic exposure, weather conditions, and travel to bridge locations within the assigned district. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you! 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 Job Duties:

Depending on level and assignment, Bridge Inspectors may: Inspect bridge components (superstructure, substructure, approaches, waterways, safety features, etc.) Take measurements and perform field tests as needed Document conditions using notes, sketches, photographs, and narratives Complete inspection reports and maintain bridge files/records in required systems Coordinate with local agencies and bridge owners for off-system inspections Support inspections involving special access equipment (bucket trucks, man lifts, ladders, etc.) Assist with accident damage documentation and reporting Participate in structured training and required continuing education Support emergency/disaster response activities when needed

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation:

Bridge Inspector 1

• Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked. Bridge Inspector 2
• Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked. Bridge Inspector 3
• Starting salary is $19.63/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked. Bridge Inspector 4
• Starting salary is $24.

04/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.

Appointment Type:

Probational /

Promotional 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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

• Resumes

WILL NOT

be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

• For further information about this vacancy, contact: Josh Eldridge Engineer 6 (337) 262-6241 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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. 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.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor 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