Welding Intern (High School)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; East Rochester (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation in Beaver County offers a paid Welding Intern position for high school students (juniors or seniors). You will gain hands-on welding experience on real projects that help keep transportation equipment and structures safe for the public.

The role includes repairing parts, performing structural welding on bridges, fabricating replacement parts, and learning welding techniques under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
• Junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026-2027 school year.
• Letter of Recommendation from school official indicating eligibility for the opportunity.
• Work Permit must be submitted upon offer and acceptance of the position.
• Must be a vo-tech student in an approved vocational program that provides preparation for internship duties.

Responsibilities

• Repair parts used on equipment and structures.
• Perform welding on bridge members and similar components.
• Support repair tasks on frames, hitches, and plows.
• Help fabricate replacement parts for various applications.
• Observe and practice welding techniques under supervision.

Education

High school student (junior or senior)

Job description

Salary

$17.88 Hourly

Location

Beaver County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-59431

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Beaver Co

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

U2540

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

98

Pay Group

XH28

Bureau / Division Code

00081120)

Bureau / Division

Transportation, Beaver County

Worksite Address

155 Stewart Avenue

City

Rochester, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15074

Contact Name

Brittanie Smith

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Begin your journey into the skilled trades as a Welding Intern with the Department of Transportation in Beaver County. This paid internship is designed for students who want practical training and meaningful work. You will gain exposure to real welding projects that keep equipment and structures safe for the public. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn new skills and see the impact of your work every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides learning experiences in welding tasks that support the repair and upkeep of transportation structures and equipment. As a Welding Intern, you will perform the following duties:

• Repair Work: Assist in repairing metal parts used on equipment and structures
• Structural Welding: Help perform welding on bridge members and similar components
• Equipment Frames: Support repair tasks on frames, hitches, and plows
• Part Fabrication: Help fabricate replacement parts for various applications
• Skill Development: Observe and practice welding techniques under supervision

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Work schedule will vary based on the agreement between the high school and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (COPA) location.
• High school internship starting Fall of 2026 for the 2026-2027 School Year.
• 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:

• You must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
• You must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Additional Requirements

• Letter of Recommendation: You must attach a Letter of Recommendation from your school's co-op coordinator, career or guidance counselor, or similar school professional indicating you meet your school's requirements and are being recommended for this opportunity.
• By participating in this program, the student and school agree to use the Commonwealth's Training Plan, Statement of Responsibilities, and Student Performance Evaluation. Forms will be provided to the school upon an offer and acceptance of the position.
• Work Permit: Minors are required to submit their Work Permit upon an offer and acceptance of the position.
• Must be a vo-tech (career and technical center) student in an approved vocational program that has provided preparation and training for the duties of this internship.

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.