Welder Structure - Primoris Heavy Civil - Shreveport, LA

Primoris Heavy Civil is looking for experienced Structural Welders for an on going roadway and bridge project in Shreveport, Louisiana. This project is expected to last through the end of the year and into next year. The project site is working Monday - Friday, 10 hours a day. **Welders must pass the required weld tests on site to be considered.

Job Description

Lay out, fit and weld fabricated components to assemble structural forms and bridge parts using gas and/or electric welding equipment as specified by layout. All duties will be performed at Primoris Heavy Civil roadway and bridge construction site.

General Requirements

• Practice safety rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safe use of hand & power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.

Functional Requirements

• Select torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, or electrode according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal
• Connect regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders and to welding torch
• Turn regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch and adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame, based on knowledge of gas-welding techniques
• Hold torch at proper angle to metal and guide along weld joint, applying filler rod to molten area to form weld
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications
• May preheat work piece with torch
• May layout, position and tack weld work pieces
• May weld along vertical or overhead weld lines
• May scarf or groove weld prior to applying filled metal, using gas-welding equipment
• May chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter
• May clean or degrease parts, using a wire brush or portable grinder
• May cut metal plates or structural shapes using gas torch
• May be required to pass start tests to meet certification standard of government agencies or professional associations
• Plan layout, assembly and welding.
• Lay out, position, align and fit components together.
• Bolt, clamp and tack weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts.
• Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
• Weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets or other materials.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
• Use cutting torch to cut materials and demo existing assemblies

Qualification Standards

• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• New Hire Orientation Quiz
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs.  Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either
domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the
use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any
agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner
with a current executed agreement.