Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Welder in Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Closing Date: 7/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Reference #: 4545369 THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Lycoming County, PA is looking for a Welder! Your expertise in welding techniques and attention to detail will contribute to the smooth operations of our vehicles and infrastructure. If you have the necessary welding skills to help with building, ground, vehicle, equipment, and tool repairs and maintenance, come join our team for this fantastic career opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Welder, you will be responsible for a variety of skilled trades tasks. This will involve repairing parts, performing structural welding on bridge members, fixing equipment frames, hitches, and plows, as well as fabricating repair and body parts for different purposes. This includes welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting metal using arc, acetylene, or mig welders. You will also operate power hand tools, air tools, and motorized equipment while carrying out welding and fabrication tasks. Ensuring safety is a top priority, so you must maintain a secure working environment and follow safe work practices.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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. Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Post-Employment Requirement:
Must have or be willing to obtain the welding certification to be able to weld on bridges within the six-month probationary period. 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. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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 disabili y, 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.