Welder - Technical Services

Welder

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees' financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!

Position Summary

This Welder performs various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations in the maintenance of machinery such as pumps, air conditioning units, compressors, and other equipment. This position consists mainly of working mobile from a company vehicle. Some in-shop work is necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing needed welding jobs on equipment and machinery.
• Monitors and performs routine preventive maintenance and repair to existing machinery, buildings and equipment.
• May from time-to-time design, fabricate and install welded items like staircases, platforms and ramps,
• Will be called out for emergency repairs of water, wastewater pipelines and equipment
• Fabricates miscellaneous items from raw material to improve or better NTMWD Equipment and infrastructure.
• Maintains record of work using District provided software, logging their time, materials and equipment usage.
• Cooperates with other departments to ensure work is done efficiently and correctly.
• Observes safe work practices through proper use of safety equipment and procedures including permit required confined space entry and lock out tag out.
• Works with and alongside Mechanical Staff to complete assigned jobs
• Performs mechanical duties as required or needed.
• Participates in a rotational "ONCALL" shift status to respond to NTMWD repairs outside of normal business hours must be able to work overtime when needed
• Maintains a clean work area and participates in organization of tools, equipment and shop/truck.
• May be asked to assist other departments during emergency repairs or routine maintenance.
• Remains current on all safety training and up to date with varied welding techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• One-year experience in various forms of welding, including but not limited to; fabrication, pipeline and structural welding.
• Must be able to obtain a Certified Welder certification through the American Welding Society or an accredited source within 12 months.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Welding practices including SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MiG), GTAW (Tig), along with using a cutting torch safely and effectively.
• Must be able to work safely around cranes and understand limits, field of view and safe zones.
• Must understand and have ability to operate all welding equipment including welders, plasma cutters, torches and metal cutting tools safely.
• Must have the basic knowledge and understanding of how to use a computer
• Must become proficient in the use of the District Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials.
• Must be comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in all weather.
• Must have the ability to read operations and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints and safety data sheets.
• Must be self motivated and able to work under pressure in a fast paced safety focused environment.

Environmental and Physical Working Conditions

Driving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state.

This position requires continuous physical exertion often of a strenuous nature. Lifts or pulls/pushes 50 pounds on a daily basis and up to 100 pounds on a weekly basis in order to repair and service pumps, motors and machinery while using various hand tools and equipment. Working conditions include exposure to weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases and dust. Hand and power tools including drill press and lathe, welding equipment, emergency lighting equipment, safety equipment and crane.

Thank you for considering a career with us! We value diversity, equal opportunity, and a positive work environment. We are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a dynamic and growing organization, we want to hear from you. Apply today and let's explore the potential of working together to provide affordable, safe and reliable water, wastewater, and solid waste management services to the North Texas region.