METAL WORK MECHANIC

NYC Department of Social Services; All (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Sanitation seeks a Metal Work Mechanic to fabricate and install metal components for various public structures. Candidates should have extensive experience in metalworking and hold relevant licenses. This role supports the city's maintenance and repair efforts.

Benefits

Federal loan forgiveness eligibility

State repayment programs eligibility

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a journeyman metalwork mechanic, blacksmith, or welder.
• Valid Welder's License and Class C Commercial Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and install structural metal components.
• Direct work of assigned personnel and maintain records.

Skills

Metalworking

Welding

Fabrication

Education

Trade or Vocational High School

Job description

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The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.

Under supervision, Metal Work Mechanics fabricate, assemble, and install structural metal components for use in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment, buildings, public structures, and appurtenances. They lay out jobs working from drawings, samples, and written descriptions; make patterns and templates; cut, drill, forge, burn, weld, braze, and use other metalwork processes to fabricate components. They use hand and powered tools, welding, burning, and brazing equipment to assemble and attach fabricated components to equipment and structures. They perform preparation and finishing, do specialized and structural welding, rigging as required, and are responsible for directing the work of assigned personnel. They maintain records and make reports, operate motor vehicles, and handle physical activities involving protective gear and lifting materials weighing approximately 40 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a journeyman/journeywoman metalwork mechanic, blacksmith, or welder in fabricating, installing, and metalworking plates, structural shapes, or other metal components; or
• At least three years of experience as described above, plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational high school to make up the remaining experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade or vocational schooling.

License Requirements

• A valid Welder's License issued by the New York City Department of Buildings, certified for Class I Shop and Field.
• A Certificate of Fitness "Type G38" or "Type G95" Torch Use of O-2 Combustion Gas, issued by the New York City Fire Department.
• A Class C Commercial Driver License with a Hazardous Materials endorsement and no restrictions that would preclude the performance of duties, valid in New York State.

Preferred Skills

• Certified for Class I Shop and Field or SMAW with A & U, GMAW with A & U, and preferably GTAW. Certificate of Fitness Type G60 issued by the NYC Fire Department.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Indicate your interest at the top of your resume and cover letter.

As a prospective employee, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment programs. More info at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

NYC residency is generally required within 90 days, with some exceptions for certain city employees. Discuss residency requirements with the agency at interview.

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics.