WELDER MASTER

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 071

JOB NUMBER: 02//WELMST/8.5.2026-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.

The over function of this position is responsible for welding, fabrication, and repairs on all state owned buildings, state-owned Bridges, equipment and drainage structures in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, and St. Charles Parishes. Incumbent is independently performing more complex and sophisticated welding procedures as a result of the complexity of new structures and equipment. Incumbent’s current assignments are considered advanced journeyman in nature.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

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• 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.

• Welds, fabricates, modifies and designs on trucks and trailers, tractors and mowers.
• Paints and blasts units and equipment, bridge and guardrails.
• Welds and fabricates parts for pontoon bridges. Lays out, cuts and fits material for welding. Brazes various ferrous and non-ferrous metals including quality surfaces to all metal and welds when needed.
• Welds aluminum. Fabricate hardware on trucks to transports equipment. Uses grinding equipment to provide quality surfaces to all metals.

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:$21.05

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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For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ricky Bolden

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094