Welder-Fabricator

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. About The Position The County of Riverside's Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Welder-Fabricator in Riverside. Under general supervision, the Welder-Fabricator (Machinist-Welder per the classification) performs welding and metal fabrication work related to equipment repair, alteration and installation; reads and interprets layouts, work orders and blueprints; fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal products; and performs other related duties as required, such as light mechanical preparation. The Machinist-Welder is the journey level classification in the Machinist-Welder series and reports to an appropriate supervisor or manager level position. The Machinist-Welder series is distinguished from other related classes by the fact that it requires skill in three fields - machinist, welding and sheet metal fabrication. Work is performed independently, and supervision received consists of general and specific job assignments and inspection of finished work. The Machinist-Welder is distinguished from the Senior Machinist-Welder by the latter’s responsibility to perform the most complex welding and metal fabrication projects. Meet the Team! The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory. Examples Of Essential Duties Perform precision machine operations to produce the parts needed in the repair or alteration of commercial vehicles and construction equipment; operate machine tools, following dimension and tolerance information obtained from the review of blueprints, drawings, or study of sample parts; test completed parts for defects and conformance to specifications. Perform a variety of skilled welding and metal cutting operations in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions in order to fabricate or repair structures, commercial vehicles, and construction equipment; review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components; inspect finished work for conformance to specifications. Determine project requirements, scope, assembly sequences, methods, appropriate tools, and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material needed, according to blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal instructions. Maintain tools and equipment using appropriate maintenance methods for the specific tool or type of equipment, in accordance with department or manufacturer's specifications. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Four years of performing skilled work as a machinist, welder and sheet metal fabricator. Knowledge of: Raw material, production processes and quality control in order to effectively and efficiently produce parts and make equipment repairs; machines, tools and welding equipment, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; the practical application of engineering technology as used in the design and production of needed items; mathematics including computations using arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and their applications to shop projects and inventory control; design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings. Ability to: Operate welding and metal fabrication tools and machines; inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of problems or defects; determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job; arrange work elements or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific procedure or set of procedures; watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly; control the operation of welding equipment and systems used for fabrication and repair; conduct tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; oversee or perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Physical Abilities Manual Dexterity - ability to quickly move the hand, the hand together with the arm, or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects. Control Precision - ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions. Perform General Physical Activities - physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Static Strength - ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Near Vision - ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Other Requirements License: A valid Class B California Driver's License is desired. A Class C California Driver's License is required at minimum. Required A practical Test may be required during second interviews. For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Work Location and Telework In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements. Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. 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