Welder Master

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

David Moak

Transportation Operations Manager

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.

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