Welder

Are you passionate about fabrication and possess the ability to accurately estimate costs for repairing diverse projects? If you excel at prioritizing tasks to optimize the utilization of fleet equipment in a productive and efficient manner, then this opportunity is the next logical step in your career. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring all welding work meets quality and safety standards, as well as collaborating with the rest of the team to ensure effective project delivery. We invite you to join the esteemed Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Lycoming County!

In this position, you will be tasked with ensuring that all welding activities comply with established quality and safety standards while working collaboratively with the team to facilitate successful project execution. Your duties will encompass welding, brazing, soldering, and metal cutting on both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. You will carry out cutting and welding tasks utilizing arc, acetylene, or MIG welding equipment on all departmental machinery and equipment. This role requires you to work autonomously, effectively executing skilled trade responsibilities that include repairing components, performing structural welding on bridge elements, and addressing issues related to equipment frames, hitches, and plows. Additionally, you will adeptly fabricate repair parts and body components for various applications. Success in this role will depend on your comprehensive knowledge and experience in welding processes and techniques.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).

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.

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

• Must have or be willing to obtain the welding certification to be able to weld on bridges within the six-month probationary period.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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