Welder - DCOPS (Heavy Equipment Services)

Grade 18 - Starting hourly rate: $26.46. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Welder is responsible for providing fabrication, modification, design, welding, cutting and repairs of metal equipment. Welds and repairs safety implements of equipment and makes necessary field service calls for projects and occasionally for emergency service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

DECISION MAKING

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

JOB DIMENSIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity.

Working conditions are primarily in a shop/outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. Required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. May operate a company vehicle or equipment on a daily basis.

May be required to work other than regular daytime schedule such as overtime, shift work, rotating shifts and emergency response.