Senior Welder - Equipment & Fleet Management (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

3d • $24 - $27

About The Position

The Senior Welder performs a variety of journey level fabrication and repair welding on mechanized equipment, structures, buildings, or heavy equipment.

Requirements

• 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.
• Three (3) years of welding experience.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Subject to evening and weekend shifts

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees