Welder

Job Description:

Welder

Description

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Under general supervision, provide completion of welding jobs on metal structures, equipment and parts.

Job Description:

Welder

Purpose:

Under general supervision, provide completion of welding jobs on metal structures, equipment and parts.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Performs maintenance, repairs, painting, fabricating, welding, remodeling, and construction on a variety of metal products from samples and sketches.
  
• Repairs boilers and condensers.
  
• Performs manual forging, shaping, straightening, sizing, dressing and heat treating of metal products, etc.
  
• Lays out, fits and welds structural steel, aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel, etc. to fabricate, repair and install tools, parts, equipment, etc.
  
• Cuts out and replaces sections of pipe, valves, etc. using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  
• Interprets drawings and prints.
  
• Installs metal products such as windows, gutters, fencing, doors, railings, high-pressure pipes, irrigation pumps, screens, etc.
  
• Performs rebuilding and reconditioning of equipment such as graders, trailers, lawn mowers, edger's, sandblasters, loaders, buckets, tractors and other related equipment.
  
• Checks equipment for proper operation, safety and or needed maintenance.
  
• Operates acetylene cutting torch, welder, etc.
  
• Operates forklift, soldering tools, boom trucks, winch trucks, etc.
  
• Takes measurements using tapes, transits, levels, etc.
  
• Checks, cleans and services equipment, pumps, power tools, etc.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, tools, materials and equipment used in welding metal structures.
  
• Knowledge safety rules and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of general repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
  
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Ability to use tools and equipment used in welding operations.
  
• Ability to determine types of welds needed on various metals.
  
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and sketches.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus two (2) years of welding experience repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• If required by position: Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in welding and fabrication.
  
• Extensive experience working in a construction or facility operations.
  
• Extensive experience operating heavy mobile construction equipment and commercial vehicles.
  
• Extensive experience working within a construction work zone traffic control set-up in the right-of-way.
  

Notes to Candidate:

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for supporting repairs and maintenance of storm drain infrastructure, facilities and equipment. The position requires field measurement, welding and fabricating materials required for assignments and operating mobile construction equipment.

SALARY RANGE:

Min: $ 23.13 - Mid: $26.26

PHYSICAL WORK LOCATION:

6301 Harold Court, 78721

DAYS AND HOURS:

40 hours per week - Monday - Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. In addition, work schedule may change to a rotating shift during weather events. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work.

ESSENTIAL STATUS:
This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a city-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

BENEFITS:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities, and more. Please click here | Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov for more information.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT:
This position requires a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL). Must maintain a good driving record. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

CRMINIAL BACKGROUND:
A criminal background investigation is required.

ASSESSMENTS:
May be subject to a written and/or Equipment Operation Skills Assessment(s).

EDUCATION:
Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.

CLOSING DATE:

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin. A resume may be submitted with the employment application but does not substitute for a complete employment application. A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position. Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Your work history must include the employer’s name and address, job title, supervisor’s name, and employer contact number, the month and year of employment, and whether it was full or part-time work. Each work history should include a detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept “See Resume” and your application will be considered incomplete. Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

CLOSING DATE:

Please be aware that the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-03-13