Welder

Salary: $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
Location : Franklin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-50444
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Franklin Co
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 93410
Position Number: 00010810
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00080830
Bureau / Division: Transportation Franklin County 8-3
Worksite Address: 619 North Franklin Street
City: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17201
Contact Name: Michelle Hykes
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THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2026-50444 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JUNE 2, 2026 TO JUNE 11, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Build your future as a Welder with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. In this job, you will work with a wide range of tools and metals to repair and fabricate equipment. Your work helps keep Franklin County Maintenance Organization's vehicles and machinery running safely and reliably. Become part of a team that values dedication, skill, and strong work practices.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports equipment operations by performing welding, fabrication, and repair work on a variety of machinery. You will play an important role in keeping the county fleet safe, functional, and ready for service. As a Welder, you will perform the following duties:

• Welding Work: Perform welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting on metal parts and equipment
• Equipment Repair: Fix plow frames, blades, spreaders, and other winter service equipment
• Fabrication Tasks: Create or modify metal parts to support equipment needs
• Tool Operation: Use power tools, air tools, and motorized equipment safely during repair work
• Mechanical Support: Assist with mounting, removing, disassembling, and reassembling equipment components
• Safety Practices: Maintain safe work habits, observe hazards, and follow all safety requirements

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Mandatory or unscheduled overtime associated with operational and seasonal needs may be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures; or
• Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding and eighteen months of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures; or
• Completion of an approved welder apprentice program; or
• A welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes", please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures do you possess?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you successfully completed a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding? If you answered yes to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion or transcripts in order for this training to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your certificate or transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add attachments to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming high school vocational training in the above question, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.1. Training Source2. Credits/Clock Hours
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Have you successfully completed an approved apprentice program in welding?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you preformed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess a welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society? If you answered "Yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion in order for this training to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your certificate prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add attachments to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

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