Welder

About the role

Become a Welder with the Department of Transportation, Westmoreland County Maintenance Organization and bring your hands-on skill to a mission that matters. You will contribute to strong, safe structures and dependable equipment that keep our roads moving. This role provides meaningful work that supports local communities and the transportation systems they rely on. Join a team that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and pride in public service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and fit various metals for welding by cleaning, heating, and shaping materials
• Perform welding and cutting tasks on bridges, vehicle bodies, engine parts, and related equipment
• Create and repair components for plow frames, blades, spreaders, and other transportation equipment
• Operate power and air tools including drills, saws, presses, and compressors to support welding and fabrication tasks
• Use motorized equipment such as forklifts, pick-up trucks, and bucket trucks during fabrication and welding assignments
• Maintain a safe work area and follow all safety rules, procedures, and reporting requirements

Qualifications

• 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.