Welder Master

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a skilled welder for the Section 51 Bridge Maintenance and Facilities team in Louisiana. You will fabricate, install, and repair steel bridge components and supervise junior welders and apprentices as needed.

The role requires 3 years of welding experience or a completed AAS/Technical Welding program plus one year of on-the-job training. Appointment is probational or promotional with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in welding.
• Ability to supervise and train welders and apprentices.
• Proficiency with welding techniques for aluminum and stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized aluminum and stainless-steel welding and fabrication on bridge components.
• Inspects, prepares, repairs, and welds metal components following safety standards.
• Provides supervision and training to other welders and trades apprentices.

Skills

Welding experience

Supervisory experience

Equipment operation

Education

Technical Diploma or AAS welding program

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance

51/158309/WELD/09.17.26-AA

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.

About This Position:

This position is part of the structural welding crew that fabricates, installs, and repairs steel bridge components, and the other crew replaces deficient bridges which cannot be let to contract in a short time frame and are beyond the Districts ability to install.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:

• Three 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 plus one year of experience or training in the welding trade.

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

Job Duties:

• Performs specialized aluminum and stainless-steel welding, fabrication, and design work, including fixed and movable bridge components.
• Inspects, prepares, repairs, and welds metal components; performs preheating, grinding, brazing, and other welding techniques while following applicable safety and welding standards.
• Provides functional supervision and training to other welders and trades apprentices, including Mobile Equipment Operators and Trades Apprentices.
• Makes minor equipment repairs and adjustments, operates heavy trucks/equipment as needed, and maintains tools and equipment in good working condition.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Compensation:

This position is a WS-213 which ranges from $21.05 up to $37.88 per hour and also eligible for premium pay of $2.00 extra per hour.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

David Moak

Transportation Operations Manager

985-515-1605

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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp