Senior Welder - Equipment & Fleet Management (Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Performs a variety of journey level fabrication and repair welding on mechanized equipment, structures, buildings, or heavy equipment.

Job Description

The Senior Welder performs a variety of journey level fabrication and repair welding on mechanized equipment, structures, buildings, or heavy equipment.

Essential Functions

1. Performs maintenance and repair welding on equipment such as large mowers, tractors, trucks, heavy equipment, animal cages, and machinery to ensure compliance with layouts, blueprints, or work orders; performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with safety standards.

2. Fabricates, welds, and makes metal components for equipment or structures according to layouts, blueprints or work orders; uses, applies, and implements arc and gas welders, acetylene oxygen welding equipment, MIG welder, portable magnetic drill press, or cutting torch; adheres to safety standards and protocols.

3. Maintains welding supplies inventory to ensure necessary supplies are available when needed; tracks, organizes, and monitors equipment and supply use; identifies needs, makes purchasing recommendations, and restocks supplies.

4. Drives and operates a mobile welding unit to make necessary field repairs; communicates with various other individuals and departments on necessary repairs and work orders.

5. Assists, supports, and participates in the mechanical repair of heavy equipment to maintain proper working condition.

6. Trains and assists apprentice welders in performing job duties; monitors and checks work to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality; participates in scheduling and assignment delegation, tracks work orders, and ensures all work is complete.

7. Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, safety precautions, equipment and materials used in welding.

2. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations to fabricate or make modifications to equipment.

3. Ability to drive and operate a mobile welding unit.

4. Ability to perform overhead, horizontal, vertical, and flat welding.

5. Skilled in use of arc and acetylene welding equipment.

6. Ability to read blueprints and design drawings.

7. Ability to complete routine paperwork.

8. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

9. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Three (3) years of welding experience.

Equivalency(ies):

• Welding certificate from a trade school plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Some positions require Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.

Other Requirements:

• Subject to evening and weekend shifts

Salary Range $23.68 - $26.61. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.