Bridge Inspector Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,470.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly
Location : Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 07/50535077/ELF/08.12.2026/AM
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 7- Lake Charles
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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.
This position, located in District 07 of the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), is assigned to Unit 720, oversee the Bridge Maintenance Electrical Crew, and reports directly to the Bridge Maintenance Transportation Operations Manager. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. While overseeing the electrical maintenance and repairs on movable and stationary bridges, ferry vessels, buildings, generators, rest areas, pumping stations, and other DOTD assets as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Four years of experience or training in the electrical trade, two years of which must have been working with specialized systems such as high-voltage distribution lines, power plants, or heavy, high-voltage mechanical or industrial equipment, or with electrical or electronic systems such as traffic signals.
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:

• Supervises the daily activities of bridge electrician specialists engaged in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic and mechanical problems on any of seven moveable bridges, three ferry vessels, buildings, generators, rest area and other assets throughout District 07.
• Makes inspections to determine the need for repairs and estimates cost of repairs. Requisitions materials. Updates and files cost and time records for all projects.

• Provides training and guidance to subordinates. Assigns work to subordinates and approves work products. Approves leave requests.
• Accounts for labor, equipment, and materials on daily work orders charging appropriate control sections and/or asset numbers for the correct distribution of expenses.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Selected candidate(s) will be asked to obtain a Class D Chauffer's License.
This posting may fill multiple positions.
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Derek Domingue
Bridge Engineer
1-337-437-9143
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.
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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
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• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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