Welder-Fabricator

Highway Department Central Office Building
211 E Center Street
Juneau, WI 53039, USA

Please submit Resume and Cover Letter with application.

• Summer 6:00 - 4:00 M-TH
• Winter 7:00 - 3:00 M-F
• Year round work, 4-10 hour day schedule in the summer, comp time option, PPE Reimbursement program, no travel

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs repairs and services equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, graders, plows, tractors, dozers, excavators, as well as paving, seal-coating, and similar self-propelled equipment.
• Rebuilds and repairs equipment requiring cutting, welding, or fabricating steel items, including cleaning equipment in preparation for repairs.
• Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems, steering and suspension systems, air, hydraulic, and brake systems.
• Performs repair of vehicles, other equipment, bridges, signs, posts, guardrails, culverts, and other welding projects. Repairs and services tools and equipment. Repairs equipment using cutting torch, electric welder, and gas welder as required.
• Maintains welding equipment, drill presses, grinders, welding truck, and other shop equipment.
• Changes tires on equipment; repairs damaged/deflated tires as necessary.
• Inventories, orders, and maintains stock of fabrication steel.
• Transports equipment to project sites as required.
• Adapts new equipment to meet needs of the Highway Department such as mounting plows, boxes, hydraulic pumps, valves, rams and motors.
• Routes hydraulic hoses and pipes and makes/installs hydraulic tanks.
• Repairs in shop and field mower hydraulics and mechanical components.
• Mounts brackets, repairs truck boxes, and installs hydraulic equipment and snowplows.
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Responds to weather situations including snow and ice events, high water, washouts, and others as directed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on highway equipment, including greasing, changing oil, and minor repairs; maintains snowplow equipment, cutting edges, and spreaders.
• Responds to unforeseen emergency situations including cargo spills, traffic accidents, blocked roads, pavement buckles, and others as directed.
• Performs daily inspection and service to equipment. Maintains records of inspection and services.
• Performs minor repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance to assigned equipment as scheduled or directed.
• Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
• Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and storage area.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of welding techniques, methods and practices used in vehicle, equipment, building and bridge maintenance.
• Knowledge of welding codes, welding rods, and stress factors.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and install hydraulic pumps, valves, and rams.
• Knowledge of welding characteristics of various types of metal.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery including hydraulic systems, trailers, towing, fastening and covering of loads, lifting capacities, and proper loading to meet safe and efficient weight distributions.
• Ability and skill to drive and operate mobile equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Ability to safely load, unload,…