WELDER 2 (ELY, TONOPAH, AND WINNEMUCCA)

Welder 2

The Department of Transportation is seeking to fill a Welder 2 located in Ely, Tonopah, or Winnemucca. Welders plan and lay out projects and join metal components of different compositions together using gas welding, arc welding, soldering, and brazing processes to fabricate, strengthen, and/or repair a wide variety of components, equipment, and fixtures.

Completion of an approved welding apprenticeship training program followed by one year of journey level welding experience; OR one year of experience as a Welder I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

The Department of Transportation is looking for individuals with working knowledge of methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, inner shield, air arc, and acetylene welding; composition, properties, and characteristics of different ferrous metals, nonferrous metals and alloys, fluxes, and other materials used in welding; mathematics sufficient to lay out and design patterns, templates, and jigs. General knowledge of metallurgy; health and safety regulations applicable to the trade. Skill in safely operating and maintaining tools and equipment used in welding; AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, inner shield and acetylene welding, brazing, and soldering; straightening and shaping metal. Ability to complete written work orders, supply requisitions, and document specifications; read and interpret welding and metallurgy manuals, welding symbols, and blueprints; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; inspect assignments and determine the best welding or repair procedure. Possession of a current AWS Certification in horizontal, vertical, or overhead welding including pipe welding 1G & 2G is a requirement at recruitment.

The Welder II makes equipment repairs, modifications and adaptations using a variety of welding equipment techniques as well as original problem-solving skills in performing complex layout and fabrication of welded equipment components. This knowledge and skill are used to keep a substantial equipment fleet of dump trucks, plows and other pieces of equipment used for roadway maintenance, repair, and emergency response in safe and efficient operating conditions. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept, and in addition, at the advanced journey level, either: 1) function as a lead worker for lower-level Welders on a regular basis by assigning and reviewing work, and providing input to performance evaluations, training and technical assistance; or 2) function as a Combination Layout Welder or Specialty Welder performing duties that require a greater degree of ingenuity and original problem solving; perform complex layout and fabrication to integrate structural integrity and conserve materials. Welders plan and lay out projects and join metal components together using gas welding, arc welding, soldering and brazing processes to fabricate, strengthen and/or repair components, equipment, and fixtures.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Working knowledge of: safe working procedures and the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials; weldability, duct ability, and the effect that welding, heating, tempering, cooling, cool forming, wear, and stress have on various materials used in welding. General knowledge of: metallurgy and mechanical theory and design. Skill in: welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions for various types of welding processes; designing new installations and modifying equipment for new and different functions. Ability to: read and interpret engineering drawings and hydraulic and electrical schematics; recognize steel, stainless steel, high carbon steel, manganese, copper, brass, aluminum, and the different families of cast iron; establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and other sources of technical information.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits include: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP). Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year. Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication (Download PDF reader). Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program. No Nevada state income tax. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment. Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay. Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).