WELDER

State of Louisiana; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Welder for District 02 Operations, stationed at the Bridge City Mechanic Shop. The role requires welding proficiency across various equipment and materials, with responsibility for safe operation and maintenance of welding gear and service records.

In addition to hands-on welding, you may operate mobile equipment and complete daily reports.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preliminary duties include taking measurements, drawing or laying out materials to be cut with torch or welded.
• Grinds/cleans materials to be welded or after welding to produce finished quality product.
• Brazes, welds, fits and/or installs welded parts onto equipment/structures as necessary.
• Designs, fabricates and/or brasses a variety of items.

Skills

Welding

Education

Technical Diploma or Associate of Applied Science welding program

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!

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

• 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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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:

Benefits

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

• 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

• 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

Application Questions

01 To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05 Do you have a valid Louisiana Class D "Chauffeurs" driver's license?

06 Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question