Welder

Arkansas Department of Transportation•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Welder operates electric and acetylene welding equipment to make repairs to the Arkansas Department of Transportation District’s heavy equipment. The work includes field welding and related metalworking tasks, and may include mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance of a service truck. The position requires working in all types of weather and in conditions involving noise, dust, and fumes.

Requirements

Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Skill in welding different types of metal in various sizes and thicknesses.
Thorough familiarity with electric arc and acetylene welding and cutting equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform assigned duties in all types of weather and in conditions involving noise, dust, and fumes.
Must possess certification meeting AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code or AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code, or obtain it within the first 90 days of employment. Failure to obtain certification may result in termination, transfer, or demotion, depending on the availability of full-time work not requiring certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Must obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker (N) endorsement within 180 calendar days of hire or promotion, and meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL. Failure to obtain the CDL within that period results in immediate termination.
Must undergo a pre-employment drug/alcohol test after a contingent offer and before performing work, except that internal applicants already in a safety-sensitive position are not subject to this pre-employment test. The position is subject to additional testing under the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Responsibilities

Make field welding repairs to heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
Join metal parts using gas welding or brazing and combinations of arc-welding processes.
Perform related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding.
Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts.
Position and clamp components of fabricated metal products in preparation for welding.
Hammer, chip, and grind workpieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
Preheat workpieces using a hand torch or furnace.
Position, align, fit, and weld parts together.
Design and construct templates and fixtures.
Verify workpiece conformance to specifications using a square, ruler, and measuring tape.
Perform mechanical repairs, such as replacing starters or generators, as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance on a service truck, as needed.