Welder (CIP Park Construction)

Welder (CIP Park Construction) Parks & Recreation - 3.6 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $48,547.20 - $50,668.80 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Sawing Record keeping Blueprint specification interpretation Grinding machine operation Heavy lifting Outdoor work Field service Basic math Mechanical repair Trailer servicing Mid-level Metal fabrication High school diploma or GED Welding Certification Driver's License Joining process implementation Rigging Cleaning Irrigation systems Equipment maintenance Welding Construction 2 years Construction workplace safety regulations Facilities maintenance Full Job Description Position Summary Construct, repair and maintain metal portions of assigned City facilities and equipment using welding methods and techniques; review work orders and assess equipment and materials required for each task; respond to emergencies and perform field repairs and perform other technical maintenance duties relative to assigned area of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below) Construct, repair and maintain assigned facilities and equipment requiring welding; follow blueprints or verbal instruction to construct equipment as requested. Aid in construction, maintenance and repair of chain link fences and baseball, softball and tennis court backstops; fabricate gates, hinges, latches, frameworks and related structures. May repair, refurbish and/or repaint commercial solid waste bins; replace castors, handles and lids; weld locks and chains; operate welding truck for field repairs. Weld materials and structures in support of the construction and repair of bridges, shade structures, cattle guards and irrigation systems; analyze type of welding rod required for each specific metal. Construct and repair equipment including trailers, drags, rollers, truck end gates, trailer hitches and turf equipment utilizing appropriate welding applications and techniques. Rebuild hard-surface tractor buckets, blades and scarifies teeth with hard-surface welding rod. Assemble playground equipment and fabricate parts as needed. Fabricate truck beds including racks and tool boxes; position and weld eye bolts required for rigging purposes. Safely transport equipment and crew members to specific job sites. Review work orders and assess equipment and materials required for each task; complete requisitions for use of specific equipment needed to perform duties. Service, repair, and clean shop equipment and tools.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Respond to field emergencies and perform on-site repairs. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years technical training in metal technology, welding, or fabrication; and Two (2) years welding experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of AWS (American Welding Society) Welder Certification preferred. Preferred Knowledge Methods, materials and equipment used in the welding field Working properties of steel and other structural metals Metallurgy, metal alloys and their characteristics OSHA rules, codes and regulations Principles and procedures of record keeping Mathematical computations Proper current and amps for specific welding application Occupational hazards and standard safety practices Preferred Skills and Ability Operate a variety of welding equipment in a safe and effective manner Read and interpret blue prints and specifications Layout and design projects within specifications Repair and maintain a variety of City equipment and structures Operate chop saw, grinder, and lift Analyze potential structural failures and make necessary reinforcements Work independently in the absence of supervision Communicate clearly and concisely Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Working Conditions Environmental:

Shop/field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to heat, hazardous welding equipment; and inclement weather conditions.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, bending, or stooping for prolonged periods; moderate to heavy lifting; and operating motorized vehicles.