Welder

Welder Position

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to complete welding projects throughout the City of Montgomery. The work responsibilities include completing welding projects, including building, installing, and repairing fences, overseeing and coordinating the daily activities of assigned crew members, and performing administrative duties. Work is performed with considerable independent judgement. Welders in the Street Maintenance Department are supervised by the Maintenance Supervisor, Street Maintenance Superintendent, or Maintenance Department Director. Welders in the Parks and Recreation Department are supervised by the District Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Welders in the Leisure Services Department are supervised by the Parks and Recreation Supervisor.

High school diploma or G.E.D. and two years of experience performing welding tasks. Must possess a Welder's certification. Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Must possess a Welder's certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Alabama driver's license and possess an insurable driving record to operate city vehicles. Availability to be on call 24 hours with the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for special emergencies and/or special events. Work primarily takes place in an outdoor setting, with frequent exposure to loud noise, dirt, dust, fumes, and adverse weather conditions, such as rain, extreme heat, and cold.

Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaire form completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. Complete an online application by clicking 'Apply'. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test and a background check. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non-merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination based on age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs.

The City of Montgomery provides a comprehensive benefits package consisting of Core benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Mental Health, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Deferred Compensation—as well as Voluntary benefits available through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. Employees also receive paid annual and sick leave, paid paternal leave, paid holidays, and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.