FOD Welder I or II - Fleet Operations Division in Enniskillen

Essential Duties:

• Calculates project material and labor requirements.
• Welds, solders, and brazes metal components, equipment, and/or structures.
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to determine appropriate welding method and equipment.
• Inspects completed welds for compliance with specifications.
• Sets up and operates welding and metal fabricating machines and equipment.
• May design simple components.
• May order stock and assist with inventory of welding supplies.
• Cleans, services, and maintains welding equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent in general education.
• Experience: FOD Welder I: 1 year of experience in welding, metal fabrication, sheet metal work, or related field. FOD Welder II: 3 years of experience in welding, metal fabrication, sheet metal work, or related field. Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certified or American Welding Society (AWS) Certified, or an equivalent is preferred.

Competencies:

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Materials design, specifications and applications.
• The methods, materials and metals used in welding and metal fabrication.
• Inventory/stock control procedures.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes.
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Maintaining a safe working environment.
• Using a variety of welding equipment and techniques.
• Communicating effectively.
• Following verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise.
• Required to wear protective gear – respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine.
• Standing – prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Conditions of Employment:

• Job is physically demanding and requires a pre‑employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment; random drug testing may be required.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24‑hour basis in emergency situations.
• Work alternate schedules during emergency response situations such as adverse weather events.
• May be required to travel to other district/division shops within the state as needed.

Benefits:

• Retirement Plans.
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules.
• Paid Leave and Holidays.
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees.
• On‑the‑Job Training.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives.
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities.
• Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs.