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Posted 20 July, 2026

Bridge Welder

Tradesmen
Olean, NY, US Full Time

Job Description

Tradesmen International is currently hiring experienced Bridge Welders for projects located in and around Olean, NY. This is a full-time opportunity with a pay rate up to $35/hour for less than 10 years of bridge fabrication experience up to $45/hour for 10+ years of bridge fabrication experience plus $125/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

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Job Scope:

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  • Fitting & assembling structural bridge components
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  • Layout & fit beams, plate grinders, stiffeners, diaphragms, splice plates & other structural members
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  • Measuring, marking & aligning heavy steel
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  • Operate Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment
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  • Set and monitor wire feed, voltage, travel speed, and flux coverage to maintain proper penetration and bead profile
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  • FCAW welding
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  • Perform multi-pass welds
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Requirements:

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  • Must have welding / bridge fabrication experience
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  • Execute welds standards in compliance with AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code
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  • Ability to consistently maintain weld quality that meets visual and NYS DOT requirements
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  • Must pass various weld tests
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Company Details:

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Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

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Our comprehensive benefits include:

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  • Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
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  • Vacation Pay
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  • Health insurance
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  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
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Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

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“Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

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