Welder

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Towanda, PA is seeking a Welder to support the Bradford County Maintenance Organization by performing skilled welding and fabrication to keep department equipment operating safely.

Responsibilities include repairing heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, and plows, selecting materials and welding techniques, and maintaining welding tools. This is a full-time role with day shifts and a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Three years of welding equipment operation experience or completion of a Vo-Tech welding program with 18 months of related experience.
• Completion of an approved welder apprentice program or AWS D1.1 certificate.
• Equivalent mix of experience and training accepted.
• Active Pennsylvania Class C driver's license required.
• Welding certification to be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, and grinding on metal components.
• Complete repairs, modifications, and custom fabrication on heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, and plows.
• Choose materials and welding techniques to ensure safe repairs.
• Carry out routine maintenance and adjustments on welding equipment.
• Apply LEAN principles to daily tasks to support continuous improvement.

Education

Three-year high school Vo-Tech welding program

Eighteen months of experience operating welding equipment

Approved welder apprentice program

AWS D1.1 welding certificate

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Bradford County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-60395

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Bradford Co

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

93410

Position Number

00079044

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080390

Bureau / Division

Bradford County Maintenance Organization

Worksite Address

340 York Avenue

City

Towanda, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18848

Contact Name

Sara Bailey

Contact Phone

570.265.2181

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Start with a spark and build something strong! As a Welder with the Department of Transportation, you will help keep essential equipment ready for safe travel across Pennsylvania. Your skill and care will support crews who depend on reliable machines every day. This is your chance to take pride in work that helps your community move forward. Step into a position where your skills make a real difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on skilled welding and fabrication that keeps Department equipment operating safely and effectively. Your work helps maintain essential machinery used across highway and maintenance operations. As a Welder, you will perform the following duties:

• Welding Work: Perform welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, and grinding on metal components
• Equipment Repairs: Complete repairs, modifications, and custom fabrication on heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, and plows
• Material Selection: Choose materials, preparation methods, and welding techniques that ensure safe and effective repairs
• Tool Maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance and adjustments on department welding equipment
• Lean Practices: Apply LEAN principles in daily tasks to support continuous improvement

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: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (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 Requirement:

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

Additional Requirements:

• You must have or be willing to obtain a welding certification within the six-month probationary period.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.