Welder

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Welder to join their Department of Transportation. This role involves ensuring the quality of welding work while collaborating with a dedicated team. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of welding processes and a strong background in fabrication. This full-time position offers a salary starting at $40,685.00, along with a full-time work schedule and no telework options.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in operation of welding equipment.
• Possession of active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License is required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all welding work meets quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the team on project delivery.
• Perform various welding tasks, including cutting metals.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding processes

Team collaboration

Cost estimation

Education

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

Approved welder apprentice program

Welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society

Job description

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-25103 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MAY 12, 2025 TO MAY 26, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

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!

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-25103 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MAY 12, 2025 TO MAY 26, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

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 an 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, work hours 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 $40,685.00 (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:

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

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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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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