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Job Summary

Job Description
 

Essential Functions

1 Performs welding, fabrication, and maintenance work on various light and heavy equipment; prepares welding projects by analyzing work orders, prints, and completed assembly; calculating requirements; studying metals; determining welding techniques.

2 Gathers welding equipment and materials by studying specifications and component requirements; orders supplies and gases; reads and interprets schematics for projects.

3 Completes welds by cleaning, preparing, cutting, burning, and welding pieces; effectively selects welding methods, sets up assemblies, and accurately measures; diagnoses, repairs, and maintains COD equipment to ensure daily operations.

4 Verifies welding results by inspecting and testing welds; documents welding actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.

5 Keeps welding equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshoots and investigates breakdowns; maintains equipment supplies, performs preventive maintenance, calls for repairs.

6 Maintains safe, secure, and healthy welding environment by adhering to organization standards, policies, and to legal regulations; alerts others regarding potential concerns.

7 Improves welding job knowledge by attending training sessions, professional development classes, and by reading technical publications.

8 Contributes to welding and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helps others accomplish job results.

9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• One (1) year of welding experience.

Equivalency(IES):

• Welding certificate from a trade school will meet the experience and education requirements.

Licenses(s) and/or Certification(s)

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

*Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments - for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1 Knowledge of welding methods, practices, and principles.

2 Knowledge of safety regulations and standards.

3 Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.

4 Ability to work with various equipment.

5 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

6 Communicating orally and in writing.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.