Sobre este puesto de Senior Welder - Equipment & Fleet Management (Civil Service) en City of Dallas
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Job Summary
Performs a variety of journey level fabrication and repair welding on mechanized equipment, structures, buildings, or heavy equipment.
Job Description
Overview
The Senior Welder performs a variety of journey level fabrication and repair welding on mechanized equipment, structures, buildings, or heavy equipment.
Essential Functions
1 Performs maintenance and repair welding on equipment such as large mowers, tractors, trucks, heavy equipment,
animal cages, and machinery to ensure compliance with layouts, blueprints, or work orders; performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with safety standards.
2 Fabricates, welds, and makes metal components for equipment or structures according to layouts, blueprints or work orders; uses, applies, and implements arc and gas welders, acetylene oxygen welding equipment, MIG welder, portable magnetic drill press, or cutting torch; adheres to safety standards and protocols.
3 Maintains welding supplies inventory to ensure necessary supplies are available when needed; tracks, organizes, and monitors equipment and supply use; identifies needs, makes purchasing recommendations, and restocks supplies.
4 Drives and operates a mobile welding unit to make necessary field repairs; communicates with various other individuals and departments on necessary repairs and work orders.
5 Assists, supports, and participates in the mechanical repair of heavy equipment to maintain proper working condition.
6 Trains and assists apprentice welders in performing job duties; monitors and checks work to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality; participates in scheduling and assignment delegation, tracks work orders, and ensures all work is complete.
7 Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, safety precautions, equipment and materials used in welding.
2 Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations to fabricate or make modifications to equipment.
3 Ability to drive and operate a mobile welding unit.
4 Ability to perform overhead, horizontal, vertical, and flat welding.
5 Skilled in use of arc and acetylene welding equipment.
6 Ability to read blueprints and design drawings.
7 Ability to complete routine paperwork.
8
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
9 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of welding experience.
EQUIVALENCY(IES):
Welding certificate from a trade school plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE(S) and/or CERTIFICATION(S):
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
Some positions require Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Subject to evening and weekend shifts
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.
