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About This JobDISTRICT 03 / UNIT 051 / BRIDGE INSPECTION (LAFAYETTE)JOB NUMBER:03-117595-BI1-4-09142026-DSAt 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.This position is located in Lafayette Parish, District03 Unit 051 and report to Josh Eldridge, Engineer 6.Minimum QualificationsPossession of a high school diploma or GED; ORSix months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.Job DutiesDepending On Level And Assignment, Bridge Inspectors May:Inspect bridge components (superstructure, substructure, approaches, waterways, safety features, etc.)Take measurements and perform field tests as neededDocument conditions using notes, sketches, photographs, and narrativesComplete inspection reports and maintain bridge files/records in required systemsCoordinate with local agencies and bridge owners for off-system inspectionsSupport inspections involving special access equipment (bucket trucks, man lifts, ladders, etc.)Assist with accident damage documentation and reportingParticipate in structured training and required continuing educationSupport emergency/disaster response activities when neededCompensationPosition-Specific Details:Bridge Inspector 1 – $16.03 + $3.00 premium pay for every hour workedBridge Inspector 2 – $18.35 + $3.00 premium pay for every hour workedBridge Inspector 3 – $19.63 + $2.00 premium pay for every hour workedBridge Inspector 4 – $24.04 + $2.00 premium pay for every hour workedCareer ProgressionVacancies may be filled as Bridge Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 based on qualifications and agency needs.Appointment TypeThis 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.Contact InformationFor further information about this vacancy, contact:Josh EldrdgeEngineer 6(337) 262-6241josh.eldridge@la.govThe 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: 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 CoverageMore information can be found at Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at and Leave– State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin 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 GovernorState 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 systemTeacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others#J-18808-Ljbffr