Field Welder for Heavy Equipment Repairs & Certifications

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Transportation in Little Rock seeks a skilled welder to operate electric and acetylene welding equipment and perform repairs on heavy equipment. Responsibilities include welding, cutting, grinding, and assembling components to repair or modify machinery.

The role requires reading English, lifting up to 50 pounds, and obtaining AWS D1.1 or D1.5 certification within 90 days, plus a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Skill in welding different types of metal with arc and gas processes.
• Ability to read and understand English for communication and reports.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform under varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Make welding repairs in the field to heavy equipment.
• Weld metal parts using gas welding or arc welding processes.
• Perform cutting, grinding, and fitting for repair work.
• Preheat pieces and assemble components for welding.
• Inspect work to ensure conformance to specifications.

Skills

Welding skills

Reading English

Manual dexterity

Education

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code

Job description

The Arkansas Department of Transportation in Little Rock seeks a skilled welder to operate electric and acetylene welding equipment and perform repairs on heavy equipment. Responsibilities include welding, cutting, grinding, and assembling components to repair or modify machinery.

The role requires reading English, lifting up to 50 pounds, and obtaining AWS D1.1 or D1.5 certification within 90 days, plus a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 180 days.