Mechanic Welder

City-of-Saint-Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

City of Saint Paul seeks a skilled Mechanic Welder to keep our fleet operating at its best. You will weld, fabricate, and repair a wide range of equipment from light trucks to heavy machinery, performing diagnostics on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, documentation in fleet systems, and potential ASE or welding certifications. A four-day, 10-hour night schedule with a 6.5% shift premium after 6 PM is offered.

Qualifications

• Two-year automotive, heavy truck, and/or heavy equipment repair program plus 3 years (1,500 hours per year minimum) experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work.
• Apprenticeship program plus 3 years (1,500 hours per year minimum) experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work.
• Small engine or turf and grounds equipment vocational program plus 3 years (1,500 hours per year minimum) experience maintaining and repairing related equipment with welding and fabrication.
• Welding or metal fabrication vocational program plus 3 years (1,500 hours per year minimum) experience performing welding and fabrication on vehicles/equipment, including acetylene, MIG, TIG, stick, or arc-welding equipment.
• Six years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and repairs on various equipment classes, including welding and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, plasma cutting, fabrication, and machining operations to repair, modify, and fabricate metal components and structures.
• Dismantle, repair, or replace broken or worn parts on equipment utilizing acetylene and arc-welding equipment.
• Perform skilled repairs and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Service and maintain a wide variety of vehicles and equipment including mowers, light duty trucks, snowplows, street sweepers, and heavy equipment.
• Document all repairs, parts usage, welding, and labor activity in electronic fleet management systems.
• ASE Certification and/or welding certification is highly valued.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Machining

Mechanical diagnostics

Problem solving

Education

Automotive/heavy truck/heavy equipment repair program

Mechanical/repair apprenticeship

Small engine or turf and grounds equipment program

Welding or metal fabrication program

Six years experience in related field

Tools

Acetylene welding equipment

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Job description

The Fleet Services Division is seeking a skilled Mechanic Welder to put your full scope of mechanical expertise and welding skills to work to keep our entire fleet operating at its best. You'll work on everything automotive, mechanical, and structural on small equipment, light duty vehicles, dump trucks, tractor trailers, front-end loaders, and backhoes. If you thrive on variety, problem-solving, and hands-on work that matters, this is where your expertise stands out.

Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Perform welding, plasma cutting, fabrication, and machining operations to repair, modify, and fabricate metal components and structures.
• Dismantle, repair, or replace broken or worn parts on equipment utilizing acetylene and arc-welding equipment.
• Perform skilled repairs and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Service and maintain a wide variety of vehicles and equipment including mowers, light duty trucks, snowplows, street sweepers, and all types of heavy equipment used to support City services.
• Document all repairs, parts usage, welding, and labor activity in electronic fleet management systems.
• ASE Certification and/or welding certification is highly valued.
• For more information and essential functions, see our Mechanic Welder job description.

Information Specific to this Position:

Join Saint Paul Fleet Services and help keep the City moving. This position offers a four-day, 10-hour night schedule, with three-day weekends, plus a 6.5% shift premium for hours worked after 6:00 p.m.

Location: Fleet Services Division, 891 North Dale Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Shift Premium: +6.5% differential pay after 6:00 p.m.

More than One Opportunity - Work on Equipment that Matters

The eligible list created from this assessment may also be used to fill vacancies throughout the City, providing opportunities to work on a wide range of essential equipment. Positions may include maintaining and repairing front-end loaders, dump trucks, and backhoes at Saint Paul Regional Water Services, as well as ladder trucks, fire engines, squads, and ambulances at the Saint Paul Fire Department.

Put your mechanical skills to work maintaining the equipment that keeps Saint Paul essential services running.

Our Benefits:

We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Requirements may be met by one of the following options:

1. Successful completion of a two-year automotive, heavy truck, and/or heavy equipment repair vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
2. Successful completion of a documented, mechanical/repair apprenticeship program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
3. Successful completion of a small engine or turf and grounds equipment vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes; small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.
4. Successful completion of a welding or metal fabrication vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or other mechanical systems, including the use of acetylene, MIG, TIG, stick, or arc-welding equipment.
5. Six years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes: small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Experience must include welding and fabrication work related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, or mechanical systems.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license or equivalent out-of-state driver’s license.

Candidates must meet these Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements:

For positions with Fleet Services and Saint Paul Regional Water Services, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.

For positions with Saint Paul Fire Department, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving-related offenses within the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.

CDL holders must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and submit to DOT mandated random drug and alcohol testing after hire.

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, by the closing date. Apply early - interviews are being scheduled throughout the posting period.
• Upload or submit the following document(s) via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)

• A resume (optional)
• A legible copy of your proof of completion of a vocational or apprenticeship program(if applicable)

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Open Job Posting:

This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process:

Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening:

This position requires a medical examination, driver’s license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history.

Human Resources Contact Information:

Trisha Freiberger at 651-266-6481

Email: [e-mail]

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference

If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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