Welder

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a qualified Welder for the Department of Transportation. In this full-time position, you will be responsible for welding and fabricating metal parts essential to Pennsylvania’s transportation systems. Successful candidates will have a strong background in welding and safety practices, along with the required qualifications and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience using welding equipment.
• Required possession of Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
• Completion of an approved welder apprentice program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld, braze, and cut ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Exercise independent judgement in work methods and procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding work execution.

Skills

Welding

Metal Fabrication

Safety Practices

Education

Welding Certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society

Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding

Job description

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-24350 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM APRIL 30, 2025 TO MAY 9, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Do you have the skills and knowledge to repair, maintain, and fabricate metal parts, machinery, and structures that are at the core of Pennsylvania’s transportation systems? We want you to apply for this Welder position with the Department of Transportation in Mercer County. Advance your career and share your talents in a way that makes a meaningful difference to real and timely concerns along with future challenges that affect all people who travel in Pennsylvania!

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-24350 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM APRIL 30, 2025 TO MAY 9, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Do you have the skills and knowledge to repair, maintain, and fabricate metal parts, machinery, and structures that are at the core of Pennsylvania’s transportation systems? We want you to apply for this Welder position with the Department of Transportation in Mercer County. Advance your career and share your talents in a way that makes a meaningful difference to real and timely concerns along with future challenges that affect all people who travel in Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will weld, braze, and cut ferrous and non-ferrous metals to complete projects involving machinery and equipment from fences and highway bridges to engines, utility distribution equipment and systems, and more! Your responsibilities will include exercising independent judgement in determining work methods and procedures, prioritizing work, and communicating with your supervisor to collectively decide whether to do the work in house or by contract so that our equipment can be utilized efficiently and productively. Our team will rely on you to maintain your knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices of the welding trade and demonstrate sound environmental and safety practices. Move your career forward and join our team today!

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, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Bid shift for winter season.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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.
  
  

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
  
  

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail] .
  
  

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
  
  

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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