Welder (Seasonal) - Winter Maintenance Program

Are you prepared to take on a rewarding challenge this winter? If you have a knack for prioritizing tasks and maximizing the efficiency of fleet equipment, this role could be the perfect advancement in your career. As a Winter Welder with Berks County PennDOT, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all welding projects adhere to the highest quality and safety standards. Your collaboration with team members will be essential for the successful execution of projects, fostering a productive work environment. If this opportunity resonates with your skills and aspirations, we invite you to apply for the Winter Welder position today and take the next step in your professional journey!

In this seasonal position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all welding activities adhere to established quality and safety protocols. Collaboration with your team will be essential for the successful execution of projects. Your duties will encompass a range of welding operations, including welding, brazing, and cutting both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. You will be expected to work autonomously, applying your skilled trade expertise to repair various components, perform structural welding on bridge elements, and troubleshoot issues related to equipment frames, hitches, and plows. Additionally, you will be tasked with the precise fabrication of repair parts and body components for a wide array of applications. Success in this role will depend on your comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with various welding processes and techniques.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel, overtime and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• 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 Requirements:

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

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• 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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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.