Welder/Fabricator

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Nebraska; On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Dodge County is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to perform welding and fabrication on vehicles, heavy equipment, snow equipment, and related machinery. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting wage range of $29.73/hr to $32.74/hr; schedule includes 6:00–4:00 in summer and 7:00–3:00 in winter.

The role involves extensive maintenance of welding equipment, hydraulic systems, and field/ shop repairs. Benefits and compliance requirements apply; position open until filled.

Qualifications

• One year certificate/diploma from accredited welding program and three (3) years’ work experience in welding, machine shop and service, repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and machinery; or a high school diploma/equivalent with five (5) years’ work experience in welding, machine shop and service, repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and services on trucks, graders, plows, tractors, dozers, excavators and other equipment including paving and seal-coating.
• Repair and rebuild equipment using cutting torch, electric and gas welders; fabricate steel items and components.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, steering, suspension, air and brake systems.
• Mount, repair and install hydraulic equipment and snowplows; maintain shop and field equipment.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Hydraulic systems

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

Welding certificate/diploma

High school diploma

Tools

Cutting torch

Electric welder

Gas welder

Welding truck

Grinders

Drill press

Job description

Job Description

This position performs skilled welding and metal fabrication and repair of vehicles, heavy equipment, snow equipment and mechanical equipment.

Application Deadline:

2026-10-31

Job Type:

County

Job Description

This position performs skilled welding and metal fabrication and repair of vehicles, heavy equipment, snow equipment and mechanical equipment. Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt. Starting Wage Range: $29.73/hr. – $32.74/hr. Position Open Until Filled.

Summer 6:00 – 4:00 M-TH, Winter 7:00 – 3:00 M-F

Year round work, 4-10 hour day schedule in the summer, comp time option, PPE Reimbursement program, no travel

Dodge County Offers a Generous Benefits Package Including

Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment.

10 observed paid holidays.

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance.

Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions – HRA.

Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending.

Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

Essential Functions

Performs repairs and services equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, graders, plows, tractors, dozers, excavators, as well as paving, seal-coating, and similar self-propelled equipment.

Rebuilds and repairs equipment requiring cutting, welding, or fabricating steel items, including cleaning equipment in preparation for repairs.

Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems, steering and suspension systems, air, hydraulic, and brake systems.

Performs repair of vehicles, other equipment, bridges, signs, posts, guardrails, culverts, and other welding projects. Repairs and services tools and equipment. Repairs equipment using cutting torch, electric welder, and gas welder as required.

Maintains welding equipment, drill presses, grinders, welding truck, and other shop equipment.

Changes tires on equipment; repairs damaged/deflated tires as necessary.

Inventories, orders, and maintains stock of fabrication steel.

Transports equipment to project sites as required.

Adapts new equipment to meet needs of the Highway Department such as mounting plows, boxes, hydraulic pumps, valves, rams and motors.

Routes hydraulic hoses and pipes and makes/installs hydraulic tanks.

Repairs in shop and field mower hydraulics and mechanical components.

Mounts brackets, repairs truck boxes, and installs hydraulic equipment and snowplows.

Vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair as needed.

Responds to weather situations including snow and ice events, high water, washouts, and others as directed.

Performs preventive maintenance on highway equipment, including greasing, changing oil, and minor repairs; maintains snowplow equipment, cutting edges, and spreaders.

Responds to unforeseen emergency situations including cargo spills, traffic accidents, blocked roads, pavement buckles, and others as directed.

Performs daily inspection and service to equipment. Maintains records of inspection and services.

Performs minor repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance to assigned equipment as scheduled or directed.

Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.

Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries.

Cleans and maintains equipment and storage area.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• One year certificate/diploma from accredited welding program and three (3) years’ work experience in welding, machine shop and service, repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and machinery; or a high school diploma/equivalent with five (5) years’ work experience in welding, machine shop and service, repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and machinery. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Other Requirements

• Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, forklift certification, first aid, and CPR, may be required upon hire based upon assignment of equipment.
• Employment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
• Welders are required to furnish their own hand/power tools and portable toolboxes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement.
• Secondary education/trades course in welding.

Required Job Competencies

Knowledge of welding techniques, methods and practices used in vehicle, equipment, building and bridge maintenance.

Knowledge of welding codes, welding rods, and stress factors.

Ability to read blueprints.

Knowledge of hydraulic principles.

Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and install hydraulic pumps, valves, and rams.

Knowledge of welding characteristics of various types of metal.

Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery including hydraulic systems, trailers, towing, fastening and covering of loads, lifting capacities, and proper loading to meet safe and efficient weight distributions.

Ability and skill to drive and operate mobile equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.

Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.

Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles.

Ability to safely perform flagging operations in accordance with industry guidelines.

Ability to install and maintain traffic control devices in accordance with industry guidelines.

Ability to operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely in close proximity to vehicular traffic, grade and alignment stakes, slopes, trucks, other construction equipment, laborers and utilities.

Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.

Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.

Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.

Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.

Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.

Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.

Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, frequently requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.

Work has standard vision requirements.

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Work has exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including inclement weather, heavy traffic conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and work near mechanical parts.

Work is in outside weather conditions and in a mechanical shop environment.

Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants

www.co.dodge.wi.gov/careers