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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)

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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 at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?

+ Yes

+ No

02

WELDER – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

+ Yes

+ No

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WELDER – Please select your level of experience:

+ No specific type or amount of experience.

+ At least, two years of experience as a combination welder using arc and gas welding equipment.

+ At least, four years of experience as a combination welder using arc and gas welding equipment, including one year equivalent to a Welder 8.

+ At least, five years of experience as a combination welder using arc and gas welding equipment, including one year equivalent to a Welder E9.

04

Do you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you do not possess a CDL or Commercial Learner's Permit, are you willing and able to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit prior to being hired into this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ I already possess a CDL or Commercial Learner's Permit

06

Do you possess a Group A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "N" or "X" endorsement and no air brake restrictions?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you do not have a CDL as listed above: 1) Do you possess a Group A CDL without the N or X endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions OR 2) A Group B CDL with or without the N or X endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions? If so, are you willing and able to obtain a Group A CDL with the N or X endorsement from the State of Michigan within twelve months of being hired into this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ I already possess a CDL A with N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions

08

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Are you a current or former Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).

+ Yes

+ No

11

Please select the number of years' experience you have where welding was a primary duty in your position(s): If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

12

In reference to the above question where welding was a primary duty in your position(s), on average, how many hours in a day were you responsible for welding: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.

+ 0 Hours

+ 1-2 Hours

+ 3-4 Hours

+ 5-6 Hours

+ 7-8 Hours

+ 8+ Hours

13

Please select the number of years' experience you have where fabrication was a primary duty in your position(s): If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

14

Do you have experience performing complex welding projects? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.

+ Yes

+ No

15

In the space provided, please describe some of the most complex welding projects you have completed including techniques used, equipment needed to complete the welding project, etc. If you indicated you have this experience, please document this experience in your application or resume. If none, indicate N/A.

16

Please select the number of years' experience you have performing bridge and/or structural welding and fabrication: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

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Have you completed a recognized program in vocational training in welding? If you have this training, please ensure it is documented in detail in the education and/or skills section of your application and/or resume as well as attach official transcripts otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process.

+ Yes

+ No

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MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?

+ MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program

+ MDOT TRAC Program

+ MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program

+ Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship

+ MI Construction Career Days

+ National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

+ Other

+ N/A

+ MDOT Capstone Internship

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MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)

+ State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com

+ LinkedIn

+ College/University Career Services Office or website

+ Twitter

+ Facebook

+ Indeed

+ Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)

+ Michigan Works! Agency

+ Career Fair

+ GovDelivery

+ Billboard

+ Employee Referral

+ Veterans Organization

+ Government Jobs

+ Diversity Jobs

+ recruitics

+ ZipRecruiter

+ Other

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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