Welder - PennDOT Winter Maintenance Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $21.22 Hourly dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Rochester 155 Stewart Avenue (Show on map) Sep 03, 2026 Salary $21.22 Hourly Location Beaver County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time Job Number

N-2026-57444

Department Department of Transportation Division TR Beaver Co Opening Date 09/03/2026 Closing Date 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 93410 Position Number 50434500 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00081120 Bureau / Division PennDOT Beaver County Maintenance Office Worksite Address 155 Stewart Avenue City Rochester, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15074 Contact Name Brittanie Smith Contact Email brittsmith@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Join an agency that values precision, teamwork, and responsibility! The Welder position with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to work with a dedicated team that keeps essential equipment in top condition. You will work with a variety of materials and machinery that help keep operations moving. This role allows you to build your skills while contributing to public safety and reliable transportation.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on performing skilled welding and fabrication work that keeps transportation equipment and structures in safe working order. As a Welder, you will perform the following duties:

Metal Preparation:

Prepare metals by heating, cleaning, cutting, and fitting them for welding tasks

Welding Operations:

Perform welding using arc, acetylene, or mig equipment on bridges, vehicles, and machinery

Fabrication Work:

Fabricate new parts and replace damaged components for a wide range of equipment

Tool Operation:

Safely operate power tools and air tools to support welding and fabrication activities

Equipment Handling:

Operate motorized equipment such as forklifts and bucket trucks during work procedures

Mechanical Tasks:

Complete basic mechanical duties including mounting or removing plow frames and related components Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Seasonal, full-time employment

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

There may be mandatory or unscheduled overtime associated with operational and seasonal needs.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

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:

You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not 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).

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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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.