Welder- Welder Master

Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Lake Charles, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 07/166682/Welder.2.12.26-LA Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 7- Lake Charles Opening Date 02/12/2026 Closing Date 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job DISTRICT 07-Unit 071 - Lake Charles JOB #: 07/166682/Welder.2.12.26-LA 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 overall function of this position is to fabricate objects to augment or repair mobile equipment, bridge structures, marine vessels, and other Department assets by welding, brazing, grinding and cutting various metal components. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/ If you’re driven, collaborative and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you! Minimum Qualifications 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information JOB DUTIES: Fabricates brackets, racks, cages, braces, grates and other objects from steel and aluminum stock. Uses steel shapes and plates in welding and brazing equipment such as bushhogs, excavation buckets, and other wear components. Cleans and prepares metals to be incorporated into the work. Takes measurements and prepares sketches necessary to fabricate various objects. Makes recommendations to supervisors concerning material and fabrication options. Determines equipment and supplies needed according to the type of welding job required. Operates a mobile welding machine to repair broken bridge members, marine vessels, equipment, vehicles, etc. in the field. POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Compensation: Welder: $19.67 hourly Welder Master: $21.05 hourly Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Welder or Welder Master. As a part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Welder or Welder Master, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant (s). The maximum monthly salary for the Welder Master is $6,566. HOW TO APPLY: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information about this vacancy contact: Joseph LeJeune LA DOTD Welder Foreman (337)437-9151 “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.” DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net) Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others