Welder/Fabricator - Highway

POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs skilled welding and metal fabrication and repair of vehicles, heavy equipment, snow equipment and
mechanical equipment.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• One year certificate/diploma from accredited welding program and three (3) years’ work experience in welding, machine
shop and service, repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and machinery; or a high school diploma/equivalent with
five (5) years’ work experience in welding, machine shop and service, repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and
machinery. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities
may be considered.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement.
• Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, forklift certification, first aid, and CPR, may be required upon
hire based upon assignment of equipment.
• Employment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment drug test and criminal
background check.
• Welders are required to furnish their own hand/power tools and portable toolboxes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Secondary education/trades course in welding.
REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of welding techniques, methods and practices used in vehicle, equipment, building and bridge maintenance.
• Knowledge of welding codes, welding rods, and stress factors.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and install hydraulic pumps, valves, and rams.
• Knowledge of welding characteristics of various types of metal.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery including hydraulic systems, trailers,
towing, fastening and covering of loads, lifting capacities, and proper loading to meet safe and efficient weight
distributions.
• Ability and skill to drive and operate mobile equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to safely perform flagging operations in accordance with industry guidelines.
• Ability to install and maintain traffic control devices in accordance with industry guidelines.
• Ability to operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely in close proximity to vehicular traffic, grade and
alignment stakes, slopes, trucks, other construction equipment, laborers and utilities.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while
adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence,
and Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal
direction and supervision.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written
and verbal form.
• Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends
and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.