Welder 7-10 (Certified Welder) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures
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Welder 7-10 (Certified Welder) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures
Salary
$21.42 - $35.55 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Job Number
5901-25-BOBS-17-OSPM-Welder710
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
06/03/2025
Closing Date
6/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH A LIMITED-TERM APPOINTMENT. MAY LAST UP TO TWO YEARS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXTENDED BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE. MAY ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO GO PERMANENT BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE.
Position will work full-time hours during the limited-term assignment.
This position functions as a certified welder assisting in the repair of steel highway bridges which have been damaged by impacts from high load hits or weakened by fatigue or corrosion; installation of steel temporary supports for various structural elements; fabrication of temporary supports and steel plates for bolted repairs; straighten and repair minor dents in the steel beams at trunkline bridges on beam flanges and webs by applying heat at appropriate temperatures and proper locations and sequences;. and routine and emergency maintenance of all 13 MDOT owned moveable bridges. Duties are performed statewide on a twenty-four-hour emergency basis. Welders may assist other emergency special crews as needed. The duties of this position require operating a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 26,001 pounds and is required to operate aerial devices, scissor bed trucks, etc. when repairing and/or replacing damaged or deteriorated portions of structural steel on interstate bridges, etc.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (7) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (10) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
For additional information, please see the links below:
Welder 10 Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/WELDERAA20R PD 5.2025.pdf)
Welder 7-E9 Position Description
All about MDOT (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot)
For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Welder 7
No specific type or amount is required.
Welder 8
Two years of experience as a combination welder using arc and gas welding equipment.
Welder E9
Four years of experience as a combination welder using arc and gas welding equipment, including one year equivalent to a Welder 8.
Welder 10
Five years of experience as a combination welder using arc and gas welding equipment, including one year equivalent to a Welder E9.
Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this Welder 7-E9 position you must:
Possess a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon appointment to the position and continuing employment requires a valid Group A CDL with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions within twelve months of the date of appointment and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
Be a certified welder per article 707.03. D. 8 from the 2012 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, and satisfactorily pass test position 3G, vertical up weld or obtain within six months from date of appointment and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
Knuckle boom crane certification is required within twelve months of the date of hire into this position and must maintain throughout employment in this position.
To be considered for this Welder 10 position you must:
Position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Group A with N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions.
Be a certified welder per article 5.04.36 from the 2012 MDOT standard specifications for construction, and satisfactorily pass test positions 3G, vertical up weld & 4G overhead weld (specialized complex weld) with the weld metal deposited from the underside and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
Knuckle boom crane certification is required within twelve months of the date of hire into this position and must maintain throughout employment in this position.
To view full job description, click here: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/W/Welder.pdf
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Logan Bristol [email protected].
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available a
