Welder

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected Department of Transportation in Pennsylvania as a Welder. This full-time role involves ensuring high-quality welding work and collaborating with a team on various projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive welding experience and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in welding equipment operation.
• Completion of a welder apprentice program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all welding work meets quality and safety standards.
• Conduct structural welding on bridge elements and repair components.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Safety Standards

Education

Welding Certificate D1.1

High School Vo-Tech Training in Welding

Job description

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THE POSITION

If you have a strong passion for fabrication and a knack for accurately estimating repair costs across various projects, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Your ability to prioritize tasks effectively will enhance the productivity and efficiency of fleet equipment, making a significant impact on our operations. In this position, you will ensure that all welding work adheres to the highest quality and safety standards while collaborating closely with your team to deliver projects successfully. We invite you to become a part of the respected Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Berks County!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all welding work meets quality and safety standards, as well as collaborating with the rest of the team to ensure effective project delivery. Your responsibilities will include a variety of welding tasks, such as welding, brazing, and cutting metals, both ferrous and non-ferrous. You will work independently, effectively performing skilled trades duties that involve repairing components; conducting structural welding on bridge elements; and resolving issues related to equipment frames, hitches, and plows. Furthermore, you will skillfully fabricate repair parts and body components for numerous applications. You will excel in this position if you have extensive knowledge and experience in welding processes and techniques.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• Travel, overtime, and shift work required
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures; or
• Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding and eighteen months of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures; or
• Completion of an approved welder apprentice program; or
• A welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Provide relevant, detailed experience/education on the application form. Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed.
• If claiming education, attach college transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted).
• Submit your application by the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Failure to follow application instructions may disqualify you.

Veterans:

• Employment preference is given to qualified veterans. More info at www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx or via email at [e-mail].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (for hearing and speech disabilities).

If accommodations are needed for an interview due to a disability, inform the interviewer in advance.

The Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Additional job details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration