Welder - Field Operations

Qualifications

WELDER ? FIELD OPERATIONS

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on February 27, 2025.

Hourly Salary Range:

$29.71 - $39.52

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
? 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, up to 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
? Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
? Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
? Uniform Credit and Safety Boot Allowance
? Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
? Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
? Medical Reimbursement Program; $56/month
? Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
? Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
? Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Field Operations

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. ? 2:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC# 902266

DESCRIPTION

The Field Operations Welder performs specialized welding, cutting, grinding, general repairs and painting operations in the repair and maintenance of solid waste containers and vehicle components.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
? Weld, cut, grind, fabricate and repair solid waste containers including painting when needed.
? Fabricate needed parts to facilitate repairs and improvements of solid waste containers and vehicle components.
? Perform welding and fabrication of different types of metals, utilizing Arc welding, tungsten inert gas welding, flux-core welding, plastic welding, and oxygen/acetylene welding and brazing.
? Weld ferrous and non-ferrous components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.
? Operate and/or maintain a variety of medium and heavy equipment, utility vehicles, tools, diagnostics and measuring devices and other specialized equipment.
? Rebuild worn and broken welds, tools and sections of equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires one (1) year of experience in welding and fabrication.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant?s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalency. Welding diploma from a welding trade school is preferred.

The term ?equivalent? means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
? Possession of a valid driver?s license

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
? Criminal history background investigation
? Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
? Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt ? eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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