Welder

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation in Westmoreland County, is seeking a skilled Welder to support bridges, vehicle bodies, and transportation equipment through welding and fabrication. This position emphasizes hands-on metalwork, safety, and teamwork in a busy maintenance environment.

You will perform metal preparation, structural welding, parts fabrication, tool operation, and equipment handling while adhering to safety rules and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years of welding equipment operation experience.
• High school Vo-Tech welding program completion or equivalent.
• AWS D1.1 welding certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and fit metals for welding and fabrication.
• Weld and cut on bridges, vehicle bodies, engine parts, and related equipment.
• Fabricate components for plow frames, blades, and spreaders.
• Operate power and air tools to support welding tasks.
• Use equipment such as forklifts and bucket trucks during fabrication.
• Maintain safety in the work area and follow rules and procedures.

Skills

Welding equipment operation

Fabrication

Safety compliance

Education

Three-year Vo-Tech welding program

Welder apprentice program

AWS D1.1 welding certificate

Tools

Shop equipment operation

Job description

THE POSITION

Become a Welder with the Department of Transportation, Westmoreland County Maintenance Organization and bring your hands-on skill to a mission that matters. You will contribute to strong, safe structures and dependable equipment that keep our roads moving. This role provides meaningful work that supports local communities and the transportation systems they rely on. Join a team that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and pride in public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on skilled welding and fabrication work that supports safe and reliable transportation equipment and structures. The role requires hands-on expertise with metals, tools, and machinery in a busy maintenance environment. As a Welder, you will perform the following duties:

• Metal Preparation: Prepare and fit various metals for welding by cleaning, heating, and shaping materials
• Structural Welding: Perform welding and cutting tasks on bridges, vehicle bodies, engine parts, and related equipment
• Parts Fabrication: Create and repair components for plow frames, blades, spreaders, and other transportation equipment
• Tool Operation: Operate power and air tools including drills, saws, presses, and compressors to support welding and fabrication tasks
• Equipment Handling: Use motorized equipment such as forklifts, pick-up trucks, and bucket trucks during fabrication and welding assignments
• Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe work area and follow all safety rules, procedures, and reporting requirements

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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Requirement:

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

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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

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.