Overview
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.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of welding experience.
EQUIVALENCY:
Welding certificate from a trade school plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSES:
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Some positions require Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License.
OTHER REQUIREMENT:
Subject to evening and weekend shifts.
Dallas Water Utilities-Distribution: Four or more years of TIG and MIG welding experience preferred. Class A CDL required.
Supplemental Information
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.
Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.
Working Conditions & Hazards:
Requires carrying, dragging, holding, pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, bending, twisting, walking, reaching, squatting, and considerable standing.
Major activities on level, slippery, sloping, uneven or unstable surfaces.
Exposed to extreme cold, heat and heights; constant noise; mechanical, electrical, explosive, chemical and toxic waste hazards; dust, mites, fumes and odors.