Welder

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder joins the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Infrastructure Delivery Division bridge repair team, a four-person crew responsible for in-house maintenance of 422 city-owned bridges. The role helps maintain bridge safety and extend the life of structures through welding, fabrication, installation, modification, and repair work. The position is based at the Roslyn Campus and is performed on-site and in the field throughout Denver. The standard schedule is four 10-hour days, with overtime opportunities. Work may include night or overnight assignments for at least two weeks per year, on-call response, and overtime with little or no advance notice to address emergencies or operational and project needs.

Requirements

• At least two years of journey-level welding experience in maintenance or repair of equipment or machinery.
• High school graduation or a GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate; an appropriate combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
• Valid driver's license at the time of application; the position requires driving.
• Current welding certification issued by the American Welding Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and/or American Petroleum Institute; certifications must remain current during employment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate technical welding information and provide technical guidance to crew members.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision and take responsibility for completing assigned work.
• Strong attention to personal and coworker safety, including following safety procedures, using appropriate safety and personal protective equipment, and identifying and communicating potential hazards.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and under deadlines to ensure public safety.

Nice To Haves

• Formally trained and/or extensive hands-on welding experience.
• Team-oriented approach, strong work ethic, and self-motivation.
• Initiative, dependability, and willingness to support team members with duties outside welding when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual or semi-automatic hand and power equipment to fuse, tack, grind, heat, bend, cut, weld, Heliarc, and braze ferrous or nonferrous metals in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Use sketches or develop plans and designs to lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies for maintenance and repair work.
• Inspect completed work for defects and measure work with straightedges or templates to verify specifications and identify faulty equipment operation or defective materials.
• Operate safety equipment and follow safe work practices.
• Estimate materials, labor, and equipment costs.
• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials.
• Maintain shop inventory of welding supplies and materials.
• Fabricate, install, modify, and repair handrails and related metal structures.
• Calculate the types and quantities of materials, supplies, and equipment required for projects.
• Fabricate and secure girder access and related metal components for construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Respond to emergency maintenance and repair needs and work under pressure to restore or repair structures within required timeframes.
• Work overtime with little or no advance notice when required for emergencies, operational needs, or projects.
• Work night shifts or overnight assignments for a minimum of two weeks per year as operationally required.
• Work alongside live traffic and in active traffic-control zones while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
• Remain on call to address emergent needs.
• Work as a team member and assist with other duties, deadlines, and projects as needed.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
• 11 paid holidays, one personal holiday, and one volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED