Welder

Job Posting Title Welder Agency 345 DEPARTMENT

OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 3/ Ada Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Level III - $60,000.00

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance:

The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans:

The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Savings Plans:

Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan:

available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015. Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%. Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.

OPERS Defined Benefit Plan:

available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS. Annual & Sick Leave (PTO): 15 days accrued annually during the first 1-5 years of service. 18 days accrued annually for 5-10 years of service. 20 days accrued annually for 10-20 years of service. 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.

Sick leave:

Accrued at 15 days per year

Paid Holidays:

11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Pay:

Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description Position Title:

Welder III Department:

District 3 Traffic Shop Reports to:

Road Maintenance Supervisor I Division:

Three FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Location:

District 3 Headquarters, 12844 SH 3W, Ada, OK 74820 Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving welding work in the construction, repair and maintenance of state equipment and facilities. Typical Functions The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Repairs, alters and/or fabricates a large variety of metal tools, equipment, machinery, furnishings, fixtures and structural components by the use of oxygen-acetylene, heli-arc and/or electoarc-welding equipment and techniques; sharpens and tempers tools.
• Reads and interprets construction or welding blueprints and sketches; makes material and time estimates.
• Oversees or supervises the work of other maintenance welders, maintenance repair technicians, laborers, or others assigned to the welding shop.
• Maintains records of shop activities; test drives or operates heavy equipment and light vehicles.
• Performs field welding on structural grade steel.

Level Descriptor Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities involving field maintenance welding work on structural grade steel which may include the supervision of other maintenance welders. Responsibilities may also include operating machine tools such as milling machines and metal lathes to mend and fabricate replacement parts. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies In addition to the Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies identified in lower level(s). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and machines utilized in maintenance welding work; of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; and of supervisory practices and principles. Ability is required to follow written instructions; to guide the work of others; to field weld on structural grade steel; and to read and interpret moderately complex blueprints, shop drawings and sketches. Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in skilled welding work which included the welding of structural grades of steel; or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience in the welding trade with a maximum substitution for two years only of the required experienced.

Note:

Selected applicant will be required to take and pass a test to become a Code Welder. Special Requirements Some positions may require possession of a valid Oklahoma Drivers license or commercial drivers license at time of appointment in order to operate required equipment or vehicles or that selected applicants pass a drug test prior to appointment. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here.

Industries:

Government Administration Worker Size:

10,001+

Employees Headquarters:

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