Structural is recruiting for Structural Welders/Concrete Techs to join our office in the greater Baton Rouge, LA area. Successful candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for this position: • Experience with TIG and STICK process • Able to perform basic labor tasks • Safety-minded and willing to adhere to our Safety 24/7 culture & standards • Must be able to provide your own transportation • Willing to travel • TWIC Required • Must be able to pass a weld test • Rigging experience preferred not required About us: • STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with over 1,000 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. • STRUCTURAL is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. • STRUCTURAL offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), vacation, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. • STRUCTURAL is a drug-free workplace. We will conduct pre-employment drug testing on all employees. EOE/M/F/D/V Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour Benefits: • Paid time off Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Salary : $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location : Baton Rouge, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: 51/8367/WM/09.10.25-TR Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division: Section 51 Opening Date: 09/10/2025 Closing Date: 9/17/2025 11:59 PM Central About this Job Section 51 Unit 700 The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth. 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/ 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. Must possess a Class A CDL. Minimum Qualifications 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. 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. • Takes measurements and prepares sketches necessary to fabricate various objects. • Determines equipment and supplies needed according to the type of welding job required. • Operates a mobile welding machine to repair broken bridge components, marine vessels, equipment, vehicles, bridges etc. in the field. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Work Schedule: 4 days a week, 10 hour days Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Compensation: Starting salary is $21.05/hourly 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. 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: David Moak Transportation Operations Manager 985-515-1605 "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 here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net) . Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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 Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others 01 Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee? • Yes • No 02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee? • Yes • No 03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? • Yes • No 04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 05 To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members? 06 Do you have a valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL drivers license ? • Yes • No 07 If you answered YES to the previous question, please enter your license type, license number, and the original issue date below. If you answered NO, enter N/A. Required Question
See More Details >>More information about this job: Overview The Combo Welder must be trained in a variety of welding processes, including arc welding and oxy-fuel welding depending on the material being used. Must possess the ability to set up equipment and weld either pipe, plate or structural steel using arc, gas-shielded arc or gas welding equipment. Will work from blueprints, sketches, specifications and produce quality work with reasonable efficiency. Will obtain certification as necessary. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and also learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting. Responsibilities • The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position. • Prepare materials to be welded and weld components • Perform maintenance on welding torches and equipment • Perform simple piping installations and repairs • Assist other mechanics or craft workers as needed Qualifications Physical • Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs. • Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs • Hand/eye coordination • Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work • Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work • May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types • Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis • Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting • Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc. • May be required to work in confined spaces • Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.) Mental • Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision • Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions • Decision making skills necessary • Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Baton Rouge, LA, typically begins with enrolling in a technical training program, which can range from 6 to 18 months and provides the necessary skills for immediate employment. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders employed across the United States, with about 9,463 active job openings at any time. In Baton Rouge, the average weekly wage for welders is approximately $229.57, with experienced professionals earning up to $475.20 per week. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeships offer pathways to enter this in-demand field, leading to a career with strong earning potential and job stability.
