Overview
Requisition Number S913P
Position Title Welder 1 (Part Time)
Salary $13.00 per hour
Division Public Works
Department 1431-Solid Waste Collection
Location Planning
Employment Type Part Time
Hours/Days Flexible schedule depending upon employee availability and department needs.
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Classified/Unclassified Classified
Grant Funded No
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Solid Waste Maintenance Shop Supervisor or Welder II, this position performs repairs and maintenance for all city-owned solid waste containers and trains and oversees the work of Utility Workers at the Solid Waste Paint and Repair Shop. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather, as well as overtime as needed by the department.
This position is considered weather essential personnel.
Performs semi-skilled acetylene cutting torch and arc welding on containers.
Repairs all side loader and front-loader trash containers in Paint Shop area or in the field.
Cleans and paints trash containers as needed in the shop area or in the field.
Repairs damage to wood or chain link fences or other property as needed.
Oversees the work of and trains Utility Workers.
Keeps shop area and equipment clean and in good working order.
Operates forklift and container wrecker when needed and to move, replace and take care of new container sets.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers.
Ability to read and follow instructions.
Ability to read and effectively use City Maps.
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills…
Working knowledge of welding and cutting of steel.
Ability to handle and bend steel as needed.
Skill in running and maintaining a shear machine, as well as all hand tools, sledge hammers, grinders, power tools, airless paint guns/sprayers, one ton container/wrecker truck, ½ ton pickup and forklifts.
Ability to work safely around power equipment and heavy hand tools.
Licenses/Certification
Welding Certification is preferred.
Required Qualifications
High school or GED is required. Vocational or Technical School coursework in welding and a minimum of one to two years of welding experience is preferred. Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License is required.
The City of Amarillo will consider all relevant education and experience when determining an applicants minimum qualifications and starting salary*
Preferred Qualifications
One to two years of welding experience is preferred.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to turn over heavy containers and lift materials of up to 75 pounds; occasionally lift over 100 pounds with assistance; pull with a force of at least 94 pounds; and throw materials overhead. Requires constant and sustained standing, bending, squatting and lifting.
Special Instructions Summary
The City of Amarillo is home to approximately 200,000 people. We service 1,042 mile of streets, 2,018 acres of parks, 63,683 solid waste residential customers, 194,545 transit passengers
A job at the City of Amarillo is personally rewarding, here you can bring your talent, your ability, your sense of responsibility and your sense of personal pride knowing that you can make a difference.
As an employee of the City of Amarillo you are contributing to the success of your city, and you are helping the community you live in. The parks in Amarillo, the roads your drive on, the emergency personnel who keep you safe all have one thing in common, we serve the citizens of Amarillo.
Working for the City of Amarillo is inherently meaningful because the work we do is related to building and improving our community. Public service is where talented people come to serve together and make a difference and we look forward to showing you how rewarding a career in public service can be.
EEO/ADA
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.