Welder - PennDOT Winter Maintenance

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Beaver County, PA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Join an agency that values precision, teamwork, and responsibility! The Welder position with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to work with a dedicated team that keeps essential equipment in top condition. You will work with a variety of materials and machinery that help keep operations moving. This role allows you to build your skills while contributing to public safety and reliable transportation. This position focuses on performing skilled welding and fabrication work that keeps transportation equipment and structures in safe working order.

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

• Prepare metals by heating, cleaning, cutting, and fitting them for welding tasks
• Perform welding using arc, acetylene, or mig equipment on bridges, vehicles, and machinery
• Fabricate new parts and replace damaged components for a wide range of equipment
• Safely operate power tools and air tools to support welding and fabrication activities
• Operate motorized equipment such as forklifts and bucket trucks during work procedures
• Complete basic mechanical duties including mounting or removing plow frames and related components

What This Job Offers

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