Welder

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Welder with the Department of Transportation in Fayette County! This role involves performing essential welding repairs and fabricating parts for an array of equipment. You will work independently, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while utilizing various welding techniques. If you have a passion for metalwork and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure projects. Embrace the chance to make a difference in your community while advancing your welding career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience with welding equipment and materials.
• Completion of a welding training program or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding repairs and fabrication on various metal structures.
• Demonstrate welding techniques to other staff members.

Skills

Welding

Metal Fabrication

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Safety Protocols

Education

High School Vo-Tech Training in Welding

Welding Certificate D1.1

Tools

Welding Equipment

Acetylene Torch

Arc Welding Machine

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-20120 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 5, 2025 TO MARCH 19, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a skilled Welder to join their team. This role involves a diverse range of independent trade tasks, including the repair of components and structural welding for our equipment fleet. The successful candidate will also be responsible for fixing equipment frames, spreaders, and plows, as well as fabricating repair and body parts for various applications. Proficiency in using acetylene, arc, tungsten inert gas (TIG), metal inert gas (MIG), and similar welding equipment to join metals is essential. Do not miss the chance to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Welder for PennDOT in Fayette County, you will handle welding repairs and fabrication, including welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals using MIG and TIG methods. Your tasks will involve laying out materials, fabricating parts, and repairing metal structures. These structures could include, but are not limited to, truck and automobile bodies, engine, and trailer parts. You will also demonstrate welding techniques to other staff. Your work will be performed independently and checked for adherence to quality and timeliness standards. You will maintain a safe workplace by following safety protocols and using the right gear. You must stay aware of your surroundings, keep your work area organized, and immediately report any accidents or injuries.

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 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.

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.

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.