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Independent Contractor Rig Welders Jobs in Spring, TX

General Plumber

Houston, TX · On-site

$25 - $50/hr

Fabricate or repair equipment as needed Supervise and coordinate external contractors for ... Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Strong problem-solving skills and ...

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General Handyman

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $50/hr

Fabricate or repair equipment as needed Supervise and coordinate external contractors for ... Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Strong problem-solving skills and ...

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Job Requirements * Welding inspections (quality and dimensional). * Monitor and audit weld ... contractors. * Capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced ...

Recruiting Coordinator

Houston, TX · On-site

$19 - $25.50/hr

Coordinates weld testing for qualified welders advancing in the hiring process. * Tracks candidate ... Time management skills and independent judgment to prioritize and organize diversified workload.

Recruiting Coordinator

Houston, TX · On-site

$19 - $25.50/hr

Coordinates weld testing for qualified welders advancing in the hiring process. * Tracks candidate ... Time management skills and independent judgment to prioritize and organize diversified workload.

Recruiting Coordinator

Houston, TX

$19 - $25.50/hr

Coordinates weld testing for qualified welders advancing in the hiring process. * Tracks candidate ... Time management skills and independent judgment to prioritize and organize diversified workload.

... rig and general working area. The successful candidate must have a strong desire to learn, an ... Gain experience and exposure as a contractor in one of North America's largest industries. * Expand ...

... rig and general working area. The successful candidate must have a strong desire to learn, an ... Gain experience and exposure as a contractor in one of North America's largest industries. * Expand ...

Support contractor coordination and vendor activities as needed * Follow all OSHA, NFPA, company ... Welding and fabrication experience is a plus * Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Support contractor coordination and vendor activities as needed * Follow all OSHA, NFPA, company ... Welding and fabrication experience is a plus * Strong communication and problem-solving skills

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Support contractor coordination and vendor activities as needed * Follow all OSHA, NFPA, company ... Welding and fabrication experience is a plus * Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Electrical, plumbing, and welding experience is helpful. * General contractor's license is ... Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment is a must. * Some knowledge of computers is ...

... contractors, scaffolding, industrial, electrical power welding & rigging industries to name a few ... Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying ...

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HVAC Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

Valid driver's license and ability to work independently * MUST be located in the US Requirement ... Supervise and coordinate external contractors for specialized repairs or projects * Provide ...

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HVAC Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

Valid driver's license and ability to work independently * MUST be located in the US Requirement ... Supervise and coordinate external contractors for specialized repairs or projects * Provide ...

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How much do independent contractor rig welders jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor rig welders in Spring, TX is $41.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.01 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Rig Welders vs Pipeline Welders?

AspectIndependent Contractor Rig WeldersPipeline Welders
CredentialsWelding certifications, safety trainingWelding certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentOffshore rigs, oil fields, industrial sitesPipeline construction sites, oil and gas pipelines
Employer & IndustryContractors, oil & gas industry, industrial sectorsConstruction companies, oil & gas industry

Independent Contractor Rig Welders and Pipeline Welders both require welding certifications and safety training. While rig welders often work on offshore rigs and industrial sites as contractors, pipeline welders focus on pipeline construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry. The main difference lies in their work environment and project types, with rig welders typically working in more mobile, offshore settings, and pipeline welders in land-based pipeline projects.

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Harris County Night Crew - Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, III

Harris County Night Crew - Transportation Maintenance Tech I, II, III

Texas Department of Transportation

Houston, TX

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Texas Department Of Transportation rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 668 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

Transportation Maint Tech I;

Performs routine transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: roadway maintenance and repair; light and heavy equipment operation; preventive and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; and helping the public during emergency situations. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Transportation Maint Tech II:

Performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract and/or material
and process inspections; roadway maintenance and repair; light and heavy equipment operation; preventive and minor maintenance on
equipment, traffic control; and helping the public during emergency situations. Work requires contact with private entities.
Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Transportation Maint Tech III:

Performs highly complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: contract maintenance and/or material and
process inspection; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on
equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Work requires contact
with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred
to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Maint Tech I:

  • Assists in identifying, repairing and installing signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs basic welding as needed; as required uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities.
  • Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
  • Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
  • Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.
  • Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Move/picks up litter and roadway debris.
  • Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader one and a quarter cubic yards or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower.
  • Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posts warning signs, helps the public and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
  • Assists with inspecting maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Maint Tech II:

Includes all essential duties listed for  Transportation Maintenance Tech I as well as:

  • Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.
  • Inspects routine and non-routine maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

  • Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.

  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
     

Transportation Maint Tech III:

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Maintenance Tech I and II as well as:

  • Inspects traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices, safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.

  • Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.

  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:

Transportation Maint Tech I:

Education:
  • No education required 

 Experience:
  • No experience required 
 Licenses and Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  • Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class "A" CDL within 120  days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Transportation Maint Tech II:

Education:
  • No education required 

 Experience:
  • 1 year experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.  (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).  Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.
 Licenses and Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  • Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class "A" CDL within 120  days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Transportation Maint Tech III:

Education:
  • No education required 

 Experience:
  • 2 years experience in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.  (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).  Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.
 Licenses and Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  • Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class "A" CDL within 120  days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Preferred Qualifications:

Licenses and Certifications: Commercial Driver's License         

Competencies:

Transportation Maint Tech I:

  • Some knowledge of:

    • Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
    • Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
      Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
    • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
    • Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
  • Some skill in:
    • Using basic mathematical fundamentals
    • Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
    • Operating light and heavy highway equipment
    • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
  • Ability to:
    • Follow verbal and written instructions

Transportation Maint Tech II:

Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Maint Tech I as well as:

  • Considerable knowledge of:
    • Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and
      maintenance work
    • Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
    • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
    • Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
  • Proficient skill in:
    • Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
    • Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
    • Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
    • Operating light and heavy highway equipment
    • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Transportation Maint Tech III:

Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Maint Tech I and II as well as:

  • Extensive knowledge of:

    • Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
    • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
    • Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
    • Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
    • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
    • Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
  • Proficient skill in:
    • Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Transportation Maint Tech I, II, and III:

  • Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

  • Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices

  • Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

  • Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
  • Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
  • Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
  • Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
  • Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
  • Close Visual Acuity - work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
  • Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
 Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

  • This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

  • Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

    • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

  • Must be able to report for duty within 120 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.


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