Welder Jobs

At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Job Class: Welder
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Telework Eligible: No
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Date Posted: 04/12/2023
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Travel Required: No
• Classified Status: Classified
• Closing Date: 04/18/2023
• Work Area: Oakdale Days
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Division/Unit: Metro / Metro Fleet West
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
• Salary Range: $26.04 - $30.00 / hourly; $54,371 - $62,640 / annually
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled maintenance, repair, fabrication, and modification to MnDOT machinery and equipment. Overtime and weekend work is possible.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a combination welder/fabricator (arc and gas, wire feed, MIG, and plasma cutter) involving working from drawings/sketches, making jigs and fixtures, and fabrication including stainless steel and aluminum.

OR completion of a two-year vocational/technical Welding program.

• Knowledge with the use of heavy equipment repair tools and rebuilding equipment.
• Valid Class D Driver's License
• Experience using electronic, computerized, and/or precision measuring instruments.
• Experience keeping detailed and accurate records.
• Ability to fabricate parts from drawings or sketches

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in a set area with tool carts, sinks, hoists and supplies easily accessible (i.e., the mechanics shop). The employee frequently uses gross and fine dexterity in a variety of positions including reaching outward and overhead, bending, working with outstretched arms and/or while lying on the back (i.e., on a creeper), climbing up onto a large vehicle working from heights and bending over. The employee works with power tools, machinery/instruments and equipment, and hand tools requiring the frequent lifting and/or carrying/holding of supplies and parts up to 50 pounds. The employee will infrequently move between 50 and 70 pounds by pushing, pulling, or lifting and carrying. Working conditions include vision, noise, vibration, respiratory and chemical hazards and occasional adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, snow, rain, wind).

Additional Requirements

All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a Criminal Background Check, SEMA4 Records Check, Physical Exam, Employment Verification, Reference Checks and Driver’s License Screening at the required level for the position with NONE of the following: a major traffic conviction in the past 5 years OR 4 or more minor violations OR 3 or more at-fault accidents in the last 3 years OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Rene Duffee at [email protected] or 651-234-7424.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Rene Duffee at [email protected].

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Wellness programs and resources
• Paid parental leave
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Training and professional development
• Dependent care spending account
• Prescription drug coverage
• Public pension plan
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays each year

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] Please indicate what assistance you need.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applications with disabilities. Anyone who believes that they need a reasonable accommodation in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact MnDOT's Diversity and Inclusion Office to request an accommodation by: email: [email protected] or by calling Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or; using MN Relay 711.

The MNDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.