Welder

  • State of Louisiana
  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • Full Time


Section 51 Unit 720 51/50393066/WELDER/07.09.25-LH
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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.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"> 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.

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

Incumbent is responsible for the performance of skilled work at the journeyman level. Work includes but is not limited to, the use of acetylene torches and electric arc welding equipment on specialized projects in the shop and in the field. Assignments include but are not limited to cutting, brazing, welding, laying out and fabricating various metal components in the shop and in the field. Incumbent will examine rough plans to ensure proper dimensions and repair, replace or fabricate components as necessary.

Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and performs maintenance necessary to keep equipment clean and in good working order. Operates heavy trucks and other equipment when moving from job to job while at a job site. Incumbent exercises functional supervision over Trades Apprentices on various jobs as needed. Also works unsupervised on small to medium jobs as needed.

Requisitions welding supplies, equipment, and materials.

May be required to perform duties as necessary including, but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

David Moak

Transportation Operations Manager

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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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Job ID: 484557671
Originally Posted on: 7/9/2025

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