Welder - PennDOT Winter Maintenance
About The Position
Are you ready to use your welding skills to keep Pennsylvania’s transportation system strong and dependable throughout the winter season? As a seasonal Welder with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the opportunity to use your hands-on skills to support safe and reliable travel in the Commonwealth. Within this role, you will work with different welding methods to repair equipment and metal structures. If you are someone who enjoys problem solving and working with tools, this may be the career path for you. Apply today to join a team that keeps Pennsylvania moving every day! This specialized position performs skilled welding and metal repair work to support equipment, structures, and transportation operations. Strong technical skills, diligent attention to safety, and the capacity to work in challenging conditions are essential traits for this profession.
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
- 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
- Completion of an approved welder apprentice program
- A welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society
- An equivalent combination of experience and training
- Possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License
- Ability to perform essential job functions
Responsibilities
- Perform skilled welding on metal parts, frames, plows, hitches, and bridge components using various welding methods
- Follow safety rules, use protective equipment, and maintain a clean and organized work area
- Operate tools and vehicles when needed to complete field repairs and support transportation activities
- Participate in environmental training and support goals in the Strategic Environmental Management Program
- Carry out physically demanding tasks in difficult weather and site conditions while using proper protective gear
- Work with supervisors and coworkers to schedule tasks, respond to emergencies, and complete repair assignments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
