Reference #: 4478933 THE POSITION

Are you a skilled fabricator with a talent for accurately estimating project costs? The Department of Transportation, Fayette County team is looking for someone who has passion for welding and a keen eye for precision. Showcase your exceptional organizational skills and optimize the utilization of fleet equipment. Take a leap forward in your career and make a valuable contribution to our team. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position you will perform routine and specialized welding repair and fabrication assignments. Work includes welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, tempering, and shaping ferrous and non-ferrous metals through the operation of acetylene, arc, tungsten inert gas (TIG) or metal inert gas (MIG) welding, and related shop equipment. Responsibilities include equipment and material layout, process determination for part and equipment fabrication, metal structure or part cutting, shaping, welding, and repair for diverse applications, as well as delegating and demonstrating welding tasks to maintenance staff. The work is done autonomously, with ongoing checks during and after completion to ensure compliance with standards and timeliness.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition 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. 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 Requirement:

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 (05/16/24). 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. 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need acco modations 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.