About The Position

The City of Dallas is seeking a Senior Welder to perform a variety of journey-level fabrication and repair welding on mechanized equipment, structures, buildings, or heavy equipment. This role is part of the Equipment & Fleet Management team and offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a chance to make a difference in the community.

Requirements

  • Three (3) years of welding experience.
  • 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.
  • Valid driver's license with good driving record.
  • Some positions require Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

  • Welding certificate from a trade school plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

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 other 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.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits
  • Growth opportunities
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