Welder (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Unclassified Position)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a skilled welder to support fabrication, repair, and modification of a variety of equipment. The role emphasizes welding craftsmanship, attention to schematics, and safe operating practices in a busy shop.

You will join a dedicated team, contribute to daily operations, and uphold city standards while developing professional skills through training and hands-on projects.

Qualifications

• 1 year welding experience.
• Welding certificate from a trade school acceptable.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, fabrication, and maintenance on equipment.
• Read prints and schematics to plan projects.
• Inspect and test welds; complete records.
• Maintain safe welding environment and comply with regulations.
• Assist with training and team support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding techniques

Safety standards

Read schematics

Equipment handling

Team relations

Communication

Education

Welding certificate

Job description

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Job Summary

Provides assistance to journey, lead and supervisory-level welders performing fabricating, repair and modifications to various equipment.

Job Description

Essential Functions

1. Performs welding, fabrication, and maintenance work on various light and heavy equipment; prepares welding projects by analyzing work orders, prints, and completed assembly; calculating requirements; studying metals; determining welding techniques.
2. Gathers welding equipment and materials by studying specifications and component requirements; orders supplies and gases; reads and interprets schematics for projects.
3. Completes welds by cleaning, preparing, cutting, burning, and welding pieces; effectively selects welding methods, sets up assemblies, and accurately measures; diagnoses, repairs, and maintains COD equipment to ensure daily operations.
4. Verifies welding results by inspecting and testing welds; documents welding actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
5. Keeps welding equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshoots and investigates breakdowns; maintains equipment supplies, performs preventive maintenance, calls for repairs.
6. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy welding environment by adhering to organization standards, policies, and to legal regulations; alerts others regarding potential concerns.
7. Improves welding job knowledge by attending training sessions, professional development classes, and by reading technical publications.
8. Contributes to welding and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helps others accomplish job results.
9. Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of welding experience.

Equivalency(IES)

• Welding certificate from a trade school will meet the experience and education requirements.

Licenses(s) and/or Certification(s)

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments - for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

1. Knowledge of welding methods, practices, and principles.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations and standards.
3. Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
4. Ability to work with various equipment.
5. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
6. Communicating orally and in writing.

Salary Range

$21.67 - $23.60

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.