Welder

The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a skilled Welder to join their team. This role involves performing a range of welding tasks that are essential for maintaining the functionality of the county's equipment fleet. If you are interested in contributing to the operational efficiency of vital machinery, do not hesitate to submit your application today!

In this role, you will engage in a range of welding tasks that encompass welding, brazing, soldering, and metal cutting on both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. You will be responsible for executing cutting and welding operations utilizing various equipment such as arc, acetylene, or MIG welding tools on all machinery and equipment within the department. This may involve working on components like truck and automobile bodies, engine parts, trailer components, and more. Additionally, you will carry out repairs on the winter services equipment fleet, which includes plow frames, blades, and spreaders. Your responsibilities will also extend to fabricating replacement or new parts for the modification of existing equipment. Furthermore, you will operate a variety of power hand tools and air tools, including band saws, drills, drill presses, hydraulic presses, electric pipe threaders, air compressors, air hammers, and air wrenches, as part of your welding and fabrication tasks.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures; or
• Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding and eighteen months of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures; or
• Completion of an approved welder apprentice program; or
• A welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Must have or be willing to obtain the welding certification to be able to weld on bridges within the six-month probationary period.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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