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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Welder in Pennsylvania
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Welder
Salary
$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually
Location
Lycoming County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-17612
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Lycoming Co
Opening Date
02/03/2025
Closing Date
2/17/2025 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
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THE POSITION
Are you passionate about fabrication and possess the ability to accurately estimate costs for repairing diverse projects? If you excel at prioritizing tasks to optimize the utilization of fleet equipment in a productive and efficient manner, then this opportunity is the next logical step in your career. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring all welding work meets quality and safety standards, as well as collaborating with the rest of the team to ensure effective project delivery. We invite you to join the esteemed Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Lycoming County!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be tasked with ensuring that all welding activities comply with established quality and safety standards while working collaboratively with the team to facilitate successful project execution. Your duties will encompass welding, brazing, soldering, and metal cutting on both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. You will carry out cutting and welding tasks utilizing arc, acetylene, or MIG welding equipment on all departmental machinery and equipment. This role requires you to work autonomously, effectively executing skilled trade responsibilities that include repairing components, performing structural welding on bridge elements, and addressing issues related to equipment frames, hitches, and plows. Additionally, you will adeptly fabricate repair parts and body components for various applications. Success in this role will depend on your comprehensive knowledge and experience in welding processes and techniques.
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 a 30-minute lunch.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).
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 Requirements:
This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
Additional Requirements:
Must have or be willing to obtain the welding certification to be able to weld on bridges within the six-month probationary period.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
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
04
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 sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
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
06
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. 1. Training Source 2. Credits/Clock Hours
07
Have you successfully completed an approved apprentice program in welding?
Yes
No
08
If you answered yes to the above question, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you preformed, as supported in the work experience section of your application.
09
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 attachments to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
