Senior Welder (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

About the role

Performs a variety of journey level fabrication and repair welding on mechanized equipment, structures, buildings, or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair welding on equipment such as large mowers, tractors, trucks, heavy equipment, animal cages, and machinery to ensure compliance with layouts, blueprints, or work orders; performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Fabricates, welds, and makes metal components for equipment or structures according to layouts, blueprints or work orders; uses, applies, and implements arc and gas welders, acetylene‑oxygen welding equipment, MIG welder, portable magnetic drill press, or cutting torch; adheres to safety standards and protocols.
• Maintains welding supplies inventory to ensure necessary supplies are available when needed; tracks, organizes, and monitors equipment and supply use; identifies needs, makes purchasing recommendations, and restocks supplies.
• Drives and operates a mobile welding unit to make necessary field repairs; communicates with various individuals and departments on necessary repairs and work orders.
• Assists, supports, and participates in the mechanical repair of heavy equipment to maintain proper working condition.
• Trains and assists apprentice welders in performing job duties; monitors and checks work to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality; participates in scheduling and assignment delegation, tracks work orders, and ensures all work is complete.
• Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of welding experience.
• Welding certificate from a trade school plus two (2) years of the required experience (equivalency).
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; some positions require Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Subject to evening and weekend shifts.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, safety precautions, equipment and materials used in welding.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations to fabricate or make modifications to equipment.
• Ability to drive and operate a mobile welding unit.
• Ability to perform overhead, horizontal, vertical, and flat welding.
• Skilled in use of arc and acetylene welding equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and design drawings.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Pay

Salary range: $23.68 – $26.61 per hour (starting salary; amount offered will depend upon qualifications).