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Welder

Salary

$39,003.00 - $58,211.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-87061

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Lycoming Co

Opening Date

06/21/2024

Closing Date

7/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

93410

Position Number

00056793

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080320

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Lycoming County Maintenance Organization

Worksite Address

716 Jordan Avenue

City

Montoursville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17754

Contact Name

Carolyn Kilburn

Contact Phone

570.368.4289

Contact Email

ckilburn@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in Lycoming County, PA is looking for a Welder! Your expertise in welding techniques and attention to detail will contribute to the smooth operations of our vehicles and infrastructure. If you have the necessary welding skills to help with building, ground, vehicle, equipment, and tool repairs and maintenance, come join our team for this fantastic career opportunity!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Welder, you will be responsible for a variety of skilled trades tasks. This will involve repairing parts, performing structural welding on bridge members, fixing equipment frames, hitches, and plows, as well as fabricating repair and body parts for different purposes. This includes welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting metal using arc, acetylene, or mig welders. You will also operate power hand tools, air tools, and motorized equipment while carrying out welding and fabrication tasks. Ensuring safety is a top priority, so you must maintain a secure working environment and follow safe work practices.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00056793) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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.

  Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  Post- Employment Requirement :

• Must have or be willing to obtain the welding certification to be able to weld on bridges within the six-month probationary period.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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. 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.asp x 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 accommodations 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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures do you possess?

• 3 years or more

• 2 but less than 3 years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

  02

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  03

  Have you successfully completed a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding?

If you answered yes to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion or transcripts in order for this training to be considered in the eligibility decision.

You must attach your certificate or transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add attachments to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you are claiming high school vocational training in the above question, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

• Training Source

• Credits/Clock Hours

If you answered no, please enter N/A in the text box below.

05

Have you successfully completed an approved apprentice program in welding?

• Yes

• No

  06

  If you answered yes to the above question, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application.

  07

  Do you possess a welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society?

If you answered yes to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion in order for this training to be considered in the eligibility decision.

You must attach your certificate prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov