Trades Worker - Working Title: Weld Shop Technician - Road & Bridge

County-of-Volusi; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Volusia seeks a Weld Shop Technician for the Road and Bridge Division in DeLand, FL. The role involves semi-skilled tasks including welding, fabrication, concrete work, and pipe installation, with responsibility for operating a range of tools and equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience; CDL Class B is required at hire, with Class A within one year.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in building maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, concrete, or mechanical pipe installation and repair.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
• CDL licenses required at hiring and within specified time frames.

Responsibilities

• Performs or assists with fabrication and welding tasks.
• Performs small engine repairs and operates power and hydraulic hand tools.
• May install and repair underground drainage piping, structures, and restoration.
• May perform concrete work (sidewalks, driveways, free form, etc.).
• May do grade shots for pipe and structure installation.
• Operates vehicles and equipment, including tractors, front loaders, mini excavators, skid loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, and trailers.
• May load and unload trailer equipment and materials.
• Performs routine service and maintenance of equipment.
• May perform minor plumbing work, general carpentry work, general masonry work, and minor electrical repairs.
• Works independently with limited supervision.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work regularly and adheres to safety regulations.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Small engine repair

Equipment operation

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Class B

CDL Class A within 1 year

Tools

Power tools

Hydraulic hand tools

Heavy equipment (tractors, loaders)

Job description

The County of Volusia is seeking a Trades Worker - Working Title: Weld Shop Technician for the Road and Bridge Division. This position is located DeLand, Florida, and will be responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks, including the maintenance and repair of machinery and small engines, welding, fabrication, concrete repairs, and pipe work. This position is also responsible for operating hand and power tools, vehicles, and machinery. It requires the ability to perform tasks with little supervision.

(Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Performs or assists with fabrication and welding tasks.
• Performs small engine repairs and operates power and hydraulic hand tools.
• May install and repair underground drainage piping, structures, and restoration.
• May perform concrete work (sidewalks, driveways, free form, etc.).
• May do grade shots for pipe and structure installation.
• Operates vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to tractors, front loaders, mini excavators, skid loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, pick-up trucks, and a variety of trailers from utility trailers to lowboy semi-trailers.
• May load and unload trailer equipment and materials.
• Performs routine service and maintenance of equipment.
• May perform minor plumbing work, general carpentry work, general masonry work, and minor electrical repairs.
• Works independently with limited supervision.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or possession of GED and two (2) years of experience in building maintenance, plumbing repair, carpentry, electrical, concrete, small engine repair, or mechanical pipe installation and repair.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) – Class B at the time of hire.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License –Class B within thirty (30) days of hire.

Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License – Class A within one year of hire and maintain thereafter.

• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools of one or more of the building trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Skilled in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials of the trades to which assigned.
• Ability to perform work from oral or written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Medium to heavy work. Ability to see (depth perception, color, acuity), hear, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, climb, grasp, lift, carry, pull, push up to 100 pounds. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) is necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Ability to traverse uneven/undeveloped terrain.

Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. May require exposure to inclement weather (heat, humidity, cold, rain), chemicals, dust, confined spaces and poor ventilation.

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend work orders, safety and operational instructions, procedures, memos. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information, data and details to others.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.