PennDOT Winter Welder

Are you looking to join a committed team dedicated to maintaining the safety of Pennsylvania's roads during the winter months? If you have a strong work ethic and expertise in welding, we would love to hear from you! We are actively seeking a Winter Welder to play an essential role in our York County operations this season. This is an excellent opportunity for those who can utilize their welding skills to assist in the repair and maintenance of various structures, vehicles, equipment, and tools. If you are eager to embrace this fulfilling position, we encourage you to join our mission!

In this position, you will perform a variety of welding tasks, including welding, brazing, and cutting both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. You will also maintain transport vehicles and conduct minor repairs on welding equipment. Reporting to an Automotive Mechanic Supervisor or Equipment Manager, you will independently handle skilled trade duties, focusing on repairing components, structural welding of bridge elements, and frame repairs on equipment. Additionally, this role requires the fabrication of repair and body parts for various applications, employing techniques such as oxy-acetylene, electric arc, heli-arc, and other similar equipment to effectively join metals.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time seasonal employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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; or
• 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; or
• Completion of an approved welder apprentice program; or
• A welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Experience with using, operating and maintaining Mig Welder, Spool Gun, Oxy-Acetylene Torch and Plasma Cutter.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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