Heavy Equipment Welder & Fabrication Tech

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Nebraska; On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Dodge County is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to perform welding and fabrication on vehicles, heavy equipment, snow equipment, and related machinery. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting wage range of $29.73/hr to $32.74/hr; schedule includes 6:00–4:00 in summer and 7:00–3:00 in winter.

The role involves extensive maintenance of welding equipment, hydraulic systems, and field/ shop repairs. Benefits and compliance requirements apply; position open until filled.

Qualifications

• One year certificate/diploma from accredited welding program and three (3) years’ work experience in welding, machine shop and service, repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and machinery; or a high school diploma/equivalent with five (5) years’ work experience in welding, machine shop and service, repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and services on trucks, graders, plows, tractors, dozers, excavators and other equipment including paving and seal-coating.
• Repair and rebuild equipment using cutting torch, electric and gas welders; fabricate steel items and components.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, steering, suspension, air and brake systems.
• Mount, repair and install hydraulic equipment and snowplows; maintain shop and field equipment.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Hydraulic systems

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

Welding certificate/diploma

High school diploma

Tools

Cutting torch

Electric welder

Gas welder

Welding truck

Grinders

Drill press

Job description

Dodge County is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to perform welding and fabrication on vehicles, heavy equipment, snow equipment, and related machinery. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting wage range of $29.73/hr to $32.74/hr; schedule includes 6:00–4:00 in summer and 7:00–3:00 in winter.

The role involves extensive maintenance of welding equipment, hydraulic systems, and field/ shop repairs. Benefits and compliance requirements apply; position open until filled.