Welder
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Reference #: 4596050 THE POSITION Do you have experience in welding, brazing, and metal cutting on both ferrous and non-ferrous materials and equipment? If you are interested in joining our team at the Department of Transportation Berks County Maintenance Organization, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to help us maximize the use of our fleet equipment!DESCRIPTION OF WORK You are responsible for interpreting and utilizing welding skills and principles to fabricate and modify assigned welding projects based on sketches and blueprints. In addition to welding and fabrication tasks, you will also operate power hand tools, air tools, and motorized equipment. Safety is of utmost importance, and it is crucial to assess your surroundings and prioritize the safety of yourself, your colleagues, and the general public. Furthermore, you will be required to estimate the time and materials needed for assignments.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 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. Special Requirement:This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License. Additional Requirements:You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required):Experience using any or all of the following: plasma cutters metal inertial gas welders tungsten inert gas welders arc weldersSix months or more experience estimating the cost of quantity and cost of materials, supplies, and equipment along with man hours on fabricating projects Experience reading/referring to blueprints/schematics 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us ...@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing nd speech disabilities or other individuals). 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.