Welder*U2 - Public Works

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension

401(a) and 457 plans

Generous medical plans

Dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Phoenix is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate, repair, and modify metal equipment for the Public Works Fleet Division. The role involves welding ferrous and non‑ferrous metals, and performing repairs on heavy‑duty machinery to ensure reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of welding experience or a recognized apprenticeship, with the ability to read blueprints and follow drawings. Excellent safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a skilled welder or completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship.
• Experience reading blueprints or sketches for fabrication/repair work.
• Ability to perform welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Weld and repair metal equipment using MIG, TIG, ARC and acetylene processes.
• Weld from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions with independence.
• Perform mechanical repairs on heavy‑duty equipment and maintain records.
• Work with welding equipment and automated controls and systems.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Education

Welding apprenticeship

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Acetylene equipment

Job description

About This Position

The City of Phoenix Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through the efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services. The Fleet Division of the Public Works Department is seeking a skilled Welder to fabricate, repair, and modify metal equipment and structures using acetylene, MIG, TIG, arc welding, and related tools. Work involves welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals, performing mechanical repairs on heavy‑duty equipment, and completing fabrication assignments from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions. Welders work independently with discretion in methods and techniques, subject to quality and safety inspection.

Responsibilities Include

• Welders perform skilled welding work in the fabrication and repair of metal equipment using (MIG, TIG, ARC) oxygen/acetylene processes.
• Welding assignments may be accompanied by blueprints, sketches, and oral instructions.
• This position requires the use of independent judgment in selecting the repair methods, equipment, and materials used to accomplishment assignments.
• Welders use personal computers, related software, and automated control and electrical systems. Work may include performing mechanical repairs on heavy-duty equipment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate Has The Ability To

• Weld and repair components on vehicles, pumps, trailers, playground equipment, airport equipment, storm grates, manholes, traffic poles, fire trucks, tanks, and facility structures.
• Perform aluminum welding and rebuild heavy‑duty equipment.
• Complete welding work in well fields, water treatment facilities, and wastewater systems to ensure watertight integrity.
• Fabricate parts and structures from oral instructions or drawings.
• Perform mechanical repairs on heavy‑duty automotive equipment.
• Maintain written records of work completed and follow all safety procedures.

SALARY

Pay Range: $34.08 to $47.95 per hour.

Hiring Range: $34.08 to $37.58 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience as a skilled welder,
• OR the completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Work And Environmental Conditions Requirements

• Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Working in confined spaces and/or at heights greater than 10 feet may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship or certification from an approved welding trade school program.

Experience With

• Working as a full-time skilled welder.
• Observing or monitoring objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Visually inspecting welds to determine compliance with standards.
• Reading/ interpreting blueprints and working drawings.
• Welding aluminum and stainless steel.
• Working with the use of acetylene and electronic welding equipment.
• Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding.
• Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding.
• Other standard tools, practices, and equipment related to the trade.
• Working with :
• Arc Welding procedures and equipment.
• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relating to welding and brazing.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 8, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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