Welder

Are you equipped with the expertise to repair, maintain, and fabricate metal components, machinery, and structures that are essential to Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure? If so, we invite you to consider applying for the Welder position with the Department of Transportation in Franklin County. This opportunity not only allows you to advance your career but also enables you to utilize your skills in a way that significantly impacts pressing issues and future challenges faced by travelers throughout Pennsylvania. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of those who rely on our transportation systems every day!

In this role, you will engage in welding, brazing, and cutting both ferrous and non-ferrous metals to execute a variety of projects related to machinery and equipment. This includes tasks ranging from constructing fences and highway bridges to working on engines and utility distribution systems. Your duties will require you to apply independent judgment in selecting appropriate work methods and procedures, effectively prioritize tasks, and collaborate with your supervisor to determine whether to handle projects internally or outsource them. This decision-making process is crucial for ensuring that our equipment is utilized in the most efficient and productive manner possible. Additionally, you will be expected to stay updated on the latest techniques, materials, tools, and best practices within the welding trade, while also adhering to sound environmental and safety protocols. Take the next step in your career and become a valued member of our team today!

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.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

Special Requirements:

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

• You must have experience with using, operating and maintaining Mig Welder, Spool Gun, Oxy-Acetylene Torch and Plasma Cutter.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• 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.

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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.