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K041 FOD Welder I or II - Fleet Operations Division
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Abilene, TX (In Person)
$52,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Between $50k and
$70k
Per Year
Position range in Taylor County $34k•$53k Per Year
Welds, solders, and brazes metal components, equipment, and/or structures.
Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to determine appropriate welding method and equipment.
Inspects completed welds for compliance with specifications.
Sets up and operates welding and metal fabricating machines and equipment.
May design simple components.
May order stock and assists with inventory of welding supplies.
Cleans, services, and maintains welding equipment.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. FOD Welder IIAll of the above, and:
Designs simple components.
Coordinates and orders stock and maintains inventory of welding supplies.
Trains less experienced welders.
K041 FOD
Welder I or II•Fleet Operations DivisionTEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersLocation:
ABILENE, TX
•79601Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
06/08/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
06/11/2026Expires:
06/12/2027Agency Job ID:
2601272 Job #: 17024612 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Performs a variety of welding techniques to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair metal and other weldable materials in the Fleet Operations Division Shop. May perform some design work. Employees at this level perform independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:
FOD Welder ICalculates project material and labor requirements.Welds, solders, and brazes metal components, equipment, and/or structures.
Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to determine appropriate welding method and equipment.
Inspects completed welds for compliance with specifications.
Sets up and operates welding and metal fabricating machines and equipment.
May design simple components.
May order stock and assists with inventory of welding supplies.
Cleans, services, and maintains welding equipment.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. FOD Welder IIAll of the above, and:
Designs simple components.
Coordinates and orders stock and maintains inventory of welding supplies.
Trains less experienced welders.