WELDER

State of Louisiana; Bridge City (LA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 02 Operations in Bridge City seeks a Welder to perform welding tasks on varied equipment. You will operate and service welding equipment, maintain records, and support district mechanics as needed.

Two years of welding experience or a technical welding diploma/AS is required. The role reports to the District 02 Mobile Equipment Shop Superintendent and offers a varied work schedule with compensation of $19.67 per hour.

Formación

• Two years of experience or training in welding.
• Technical Diploma or AS welding program from a Louisiana Technical or Community College or equivalent.
• Official job specifications defined by the State Civil Service are available here.

Responsabilidades

• Take measurements and lay out materials to be welded or brazed.
• Operate a variety of mobile equipment and assist district mechanics as needed.
• Ensure welding equipment is safe and in working condition; prepare and maintain service records.

Conocimientos

Welding

Educación

Technical Diploma/AS Welding

Descripción del empleo

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/

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.

Official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• 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

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

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 here.