Welder - PennDOT Winter Maintenance

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Welder for PennDOT’s TR Bedford Co to weld, repair, and fabricate parts that keep essential equipment running during winter operations and year-round maintenance.

The role focuses on welding and fabrication across diverse metals, with strict safety and environmental standards, and requires accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work daytime shifts from October 2026 to March 2027.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience operating welding equipment and shop tools.
• Completing a Vo-Tech welding program or equivalent training is acceptable.
• A welding certificate (D1.1) from AWS is a plus.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience meets minimums.

Responsibilities

• Welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, and repair on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Repair winter maintenance equipment such as plow frames and blades.
• Fabricate replacement parts or new components to restore equipment.
• Operate power tools, air tools, and metalworking equipment safely.

Skills

Welding equipment operation

Fabrication & repair

Shop equipment handling

Safety procedures

Education

Three-year Vo-Tech welding program

High school welding program completion

AWS D1.1 welding certificate

Equivalent experience

Job description

Salary

$21.22 Hourly

Location

Bedford County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

N-2026-58503

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Bedford Co

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

93410

Position Number

50704300

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080910

Bureau / Division

PennDOT District Maintenance 9-1, Bedford County

Worksite Address

630 East Penn Street

City

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15522

Contact Name

Melissa Diehl

Contact Phone

814.310.3367

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy a career turning raw metal into strong, reliable parts that keep essential machinery moving? As a seasonal Welder with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of equipment that keeps county operations in motion. In this role, you will apply your welding skills to repair, rebuild, and strengthen important machinery. Your work will support winter operations, roadway maintenance, and emergency response efforts. If you are a detail oriented welder who wants to support critical public services, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on welding, fabrication, and mechanical repair tasks that keep county equipment safe and operational for year-round use. The role includes working with various metals, equipment types, and tools to support maintenance activities and fleet reliability. As a Welder, you will perform the following duties:

• Welding Operations: Perform welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, and repair work on ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Equipment Repair: Make repairs to winter maintenance equipment such as plow frames, blades, and spreaders
• Part Fabrication: Fabricate replacement parts or new components to modify or restore equipment
• Tool Use: Operate power tools, air tools, and metalworking equipment safely and effectively
• Equipment Handling: Operate forklifts, trucks, and other motorized equipment during welding and fabrication tasks
• Environmental Compliance: Follow environmental protection requirements and support Strategic Environmental Management Program objectives

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment from October 2026 to March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Hours may vary due to seasonal or operational requirements.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.