Welder II

Welder II Palm Beach County - 3.8 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details $25.35 an hour 6 hours ago

Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description ISSUED:

06/11/2026

CLOSES:

07/25/2026

Position:

WELDER II

Salary:

$25.35

Per Hour Department:

Parks & Recreation Division:

Parks and Recreation/Parks Hours:

7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday -

Friday Other:

SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment. Must obtain a FL Class A CDL Permit and a FL Class B CDL with Air Brakes Endorsement within 180 days of appointment. Respiratory screen/chest x-ray and Hearing Loss Test required for selected candidate. Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID 2700 6th Avenue South, Lake Worth 35007 This is skilled work at the journey-level performing more difficult welds. This work requires the understanding of blueprints prior to starting a project, sourcing materials to be used in the project, measuring and cutting materials to specifications, welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together, and checking the finished work product to make sure that it falls within the expected tolerances or as marked on specifications or blueprints. Operates vehicles in excess of 26,001/10,000 pounds, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Responsible for welding projects required to maintain County equipment, buildings, and facilities; directs and participates in the construction and repair of gates, grates, buildings, and installation of flag poles, and other items as necessary. Fabricates specialty parts for County equipment, vehicles, buildings/facilities. Performs related work and other duties as required. May be temporarily assigned to other sections within this Division to assist during slack periods or emergency situations in accordance with the Employee Disaster Response Program and the Intake Form completed upon hiring.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification, supplemented by completion of welding and general shop courses; minimum of four (4) years of welding experience in major elements of the trade.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Five (5) years of experience in Stick Welding/Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Five (5) years of experience in Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding/Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) on aluminum, Five (5) years of experience in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding/Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on stainless steel, mild steel, and/or aluminum, and A valid FL Class A CDL License. All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).