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Job Summary

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.

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

*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 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.

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.