Welder

Salary: $22.20 Hourly
Location : 7930 S FLORES SAN ANTONIO,TX 78221, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-01089
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 12:00 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Job Summary


Under general supervision, is responsible for performing skilled work at the journey level in Mig & Tig acetylene and electric arc welding, brazing, and metal cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. May exercise functional supervision.

Work Location 7930 S. Flores St.

Work Hours 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday. Shifts are subject to change to accommodate seasonal adjustments, evening coverage, weekends, and holiday shiftwork based on department needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Pre-heats and cleans metals.
• Lays out, cuts, and fits materials for welding.
• Welds machinery and equipment using Mig & Tig acetylene or electric arc welding equipment.
• Performs cutting and welding operations on structural steel, pipe and fitting, crankcases, radiators, tanks, brackets, truck frames, and automotive bodies which may require frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Brazes various non-ferrous metals.
• Inspects, brushes, and grinds welds.
• Performs general repair work on graders, draglines, and other road equipment operating the tools and equipment of the welding trade.
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, working drawings, and broken parts assisting colleagues when needed.
• Lays out welding work and makes simple estimates of time and material requirements.
• Designs and fabricates metal items and equipment as necessary.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Three (3) years of welding experience.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to construct items using blueprints or drawings.
• One (1) year of experience using a work order system, such as SAP.

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of all tools, equipment, techniques, terminology, and materials of the welding trade, to include cost of materials.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety procedures and equipment as they apply to the welding trade.
• Knowledge of metallurgy.
• Knowledge of basic design practices.
• Skill in operating tools used in the welding trade, including chop saws, band saws, drill press, bench and angle grinder, welding machines, cutting torches, acetylene welding equipment, electric hand tools, standard hand tools, rotary hammers, and jack hammers.
• Skill in operating equipment used in the welding trade, to include tractors, forklifts, versa-lifts, and high rangers.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily in a shop or construction site environment, with frequent exposure to high voltage, dust, noise, and dangerous equipment and materials.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School (No GED)
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06


How many years of experience do you have in welding experience?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

07


What best describes your ability level working with a work order system like SAP?

• Beginner (very basic experience)
• Intermediate (Requires some assistance)
• Advanced (Ability to use without any assistance.)
• Expert (Ability to teach others)
• I do not have experience working with SAP.

08


What best describes your ability in reading, writing, and speaking English?

• Beginner (Very little understanding)
• Intermediate (Good understanding, but may require some assistance)
• Advanced (Native speaker)
• I do not have the ability

09


Select any of the following cutting and welding operations you have experience with:

• Structural Steel
• Pipe and Fitting
• Crankcases
• Radiators
• Tanks
• Brackets
• Truck Frames
• Automotive Bodies
• None of the above

10


Select any of the following welding equipment you have experience using.

• Chop Saw
• Band Saw
• Drill Press
• Bench and Angle Grinder
• Welding Machines
• Torches
• Acetylene Welding Equipment
• Electric Hand Tools
• Standard Hand Tools
• Rotary Hammers
• Jack Hammers
• None of the above

11


Please describe your experience with working as a welder. Include where you gained the experience and the types of projects you have worked on. If you do not have any experience, respond "n/a"
12


The City of San Antonio's Core Values are Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Professionalism. Describe how you have exemplified these values in your current or previous work. If you do not have any, respond "n/a"
13


I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

14


I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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