WELDER

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Bridge City (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks a skilled welder for District 02 operations based at Bridge City. You will diagnose, weld, fabricate and maintain components for parish equipment and provide safe, reliable service.

This role requires two years welding experience or a technical welding credential. You will operate mobile equipment, document inspections, and assist mechanics as needed. The position offers a pay rate of $19.67 per hour and varied work hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in the welding trade.
• Completion of a Technical Diploma or AS welding program from a Louisiana Technical or Community College or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Measure and lay out materials for welding and prepare surfaces for welding.
• Operate mobile equipment and maintain service records.
• Ensure welding equipment safety and proper use of materials.
• Design and fabricate items such as brackets and racks for equipment.

Skills

Welding

Safety compliance

Education

Technical Diploma/AS Welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 071

JOB NUMBER: 02/50395098/WELD/10.15.2026-JF

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 is in the District 02 Operations’ Section of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the District 02 Mobile Equipment Shop Superintendent at the Bridge City Mechanic Shop. This position serves as the Welder for the parishes assigned and serves in Gang 071.The incumbent is required to have specialized knowledge and proficiency in operating and maintaining all of the welding equipment used to perform welding task. The incumbent is required to safely operate a variety of mobile equipment and is required to ensure that all equipment is properly serviced, and that service records are maintained.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience or training in the welding trade; OR

Completion of a Technical Diploma or Associate of Applied Science welding program from a Louisiana Technical or Community College or equivalent program from other institutions.

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

• Preliminary duties include taking measurements, drawing or laying out materials (e.g. iron, aluminum plates, channel iron, etc…) to be cut with torch or welded. Grinds’/cleans (e.g. removes ruts, etc…) materials to be welded or after welding is done to produce finished quality product. Brazes, welds, fits and /or installs welded parts onto equipment/structures as necessary.
• May operate a variety of mobile equipment such as winch trucks, forklifts, front-end loaders; may assist district mechanics. Completes daily work reports and other related paperwork.
• Determines equipment and supplies needed according to type of welding job. Ensures welding equipment is in safe, working condition prior to usage and that materials and equipment are used properly, safely and efficiently.
• Designs, fabricates and/or brasses a variety of items (e.g. trash barrels, drainage covers, hardware on trucks, brackets, racks, cages, etc…).

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion, or detail to special duty

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progressive Group

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

Compensation: $19.67

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ricky Bolden

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

504-437-3152

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

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

“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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