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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
K041 FOD Welder I or II - Fleet Operations Division
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$45,212 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
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$70k
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Position range in Tom Green County $33k•$49k 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:
San Angelo, TX•76904Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/19/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/19/2026Expires:
08/19/2027Agency Job ID:
2602116 Job #: 17057848 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.