Welder 7-10 (Certified Welder) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures

Michigan State Police; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan State Police seek a certified welder for a full-time limited-term position dedicated to repairing and maintaining the structural integrity of highway bridges throughout Michigan. Responsibilities include operating heavy machinery, performing intricate welding tasks, and assisting in emergency situations. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and welding certifications as per MDOT standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Group A CDL with N or X endorsement.
• Certified welder required by MDOT specifications.
• Knuckle boom crane certification required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Repair steel highway bridges damaged by various impacts.
• Operate motor vehicles/trailers exceeding 26,001 lbs for maintenance tasks.
• Assist in emergency repairs on moveable bridges statewide.

Skills

Arc and gas welding

Steel bridge repair

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH A LIMITED-TERM APPOINTMENT. MAY LAST UP TO TWO YEARS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXTENDED BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE. MAY ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO GO PERMANENT BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE.

Position will work full-time hours during the limited-term assignment.

This position functions as a certified welder assisting in the repair of steel highway bridges which have been damaged by impacts from high load hits or weakened by fatigue or corrosion; installation of steel temporary supports for various structural elements; fabrication of temporary supports and steel plates for bolted repairs; straighten and repair minor dents in the steel beams at trunkline bridges on beam flanges and webs by applying heat at appropriate temperatures and proper locations and sequences;. and routine and emergency maintenance of all 13 MDOT owned moveable bridges. Duties are performed statewide on a twenty-four-hour emergency basis. Welders may assist other emergency special crews as needed. The duties of this position require operating a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 26,001 pounds and is required to operate aerial devices, scissor bed trucks, etc. when repairing and/or replacing damaged or deteriorated portions of structural steel on interstate bridges, etc.

The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (7) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (10) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Welder 10 Position Description
• Welder 7-E9 Position Description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Welder 7

No specific type or amount is required.

Welder 8

Two years of experience as a combination welder using arc and gas welding equipment.

Welder E9

Four years of experience as a combination welder using arc and gas welding equipment, including one year equivalent to a Welder 8.

Welder 10

Five years of experience as a combination welder using arc and gas welding equipment, including one year equivalent to a Welder E9.

To be considered for this Welder 7-E9 position you must:

• Possess a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon appointment to the position and continuing employment requires a valid Group A CDL with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions within twelve months of the date of appointment and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
• Be a certified welder per article 707.03. D. 8 from the 2012 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and satisfactorily pass test position 3G, vertical up weld or obtain within six months from date of appointment and must maintain throughout employment in the position.

• Knuckle boom crane certification is required within twelve months of the date of hire into this position and must maintain throughout employment in this position.

To be considered for this Welder 10 position you must:

• Position requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Group A with N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions.
• Be a certified welder per article 5.04.36 from the 2012 MDOT standard specifications for construction, and satisfactorily pass test positions 3G, vertical up weld & 4G overhead weld (specialized complex weld) with the weld metal deposited from the underside and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
• Knuckle boom crane certification is required within twelve months of the date of hire into this position and must maintain throughout employment in this position.

To view full job description, click here:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/W/Welder.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Logan Bristol at [e-mail].