Welder ; Ely, Tonopah, And Winnemucca

Job Overview

The Department of Transportation seeks a Welder II to perform welding, brazing, soldering, and repair of equipment used for roadway maintenance, emergency response, and fleet management. The position is located in Ely, Tonopah, or Winnemucca.

Welders plan and lay out projects, join metal components, fabricate, strengthen, and repair a variety of components, equipment, and fixtures. Under general supervision incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. At the advanced journey level welders function as a lead worker for lower-level welders, provide technical assistance, and perform complex layout and fabrication to integrate structural integrity and conserve materials.

Completion of an approved welding apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey-level welding experience; or one year of experience as a Welder I in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Working knowledge of AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, inner shield, air arc, and acetylene welding; composition, properties, and characteristics of ferrous metals, nonferrous metals, alloys, fluxes, and other welding materials; mathematics sufficient for patterns and templates. General knowledge of metallurgy, health and safety regulations, and the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Skill in safely operating and maintaining welding tools and equipment, and in straightening and shaping metal.

Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and schematics, formulate welding procedures, and perform complex layout and fabrication. Possession of a current AWS Certification in horizontal, vertical, or overhead welding including pipe weld 1G & 2G is a requirement at recruitment.

Jon Terrazas – j.terrazas.gov