Welder

Arkansas Department of Transportation•Little Rock, AR

10d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Welder operates electric and acetylene welding equipment to make repairs to heavy equipment in the District. The position performs welding and related metalworking duties in the field and may also make mechanical repairs or maintain a service truck. The job requires the ability to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform assigned duties in all types of weather and in conditions involving noise, dust, and fumes. The employee must hold certification meeting AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code or AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code, or obtain it within 90 days of employment. A valid driver’s license is required, and a Class A CDL with tanker (“N”) endorsement must be obtained within 180 calendar days of hire or promotion. The employee must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL. Pre-employment and additional drug/alcohol testing may apply. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

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 of 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.
Must have a 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.
Subject to applicable pre-employment and additional drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Make welding repairs in the field to heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
Weld 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.
May make mechanical repairs, such as replacing starters or generators.
May perform preventive maintenance on a service truck.