THE POSITION

　　Are you someone who enjoys fabrication and has a knack for accurately estimating costs for various projects? Do you want a career where you can showcase your exceptional organizational skills to optimize the utilization of fleet equipment? If this sounds like you, then this opportunity could be the perfect fit! Take a leap forward in your career and join the Luzerne County PennDOT Team today, where you can make a valuable contribution. Apply today!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　An employee in this class performs a variety of welding duties involving welding, brazing, and metal ­cutting jobs on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Cutting and welding will be conducted on machinery and equipment including iron fences and rails, water mains, highway bridges, truck and automobile bodies, steam and plumbing systems, pump and engine parts, filter equipment, trailer parts, dietary and laundry equipment, utility distribution equipment and systems, and similar equipment.  Work involves the exercise of independent judgement in determining work methods and procedures and may include lead work over helpers. Employees receive assignments orally and in written form from a foreman or other supervisor and work is checked in progress or upon completion.

　　Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. 

　　*Work Schedule and Additional Information: *

　　Full-time employment.Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Shift is dependent on summer and winter operations.Salary:* *In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

　　REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

　　Three years of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.

　　Special Requirement:

　　Possession of a valid PA non - commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

　　Additional Requirements: 

　　You must be able to perform essential job functions.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Possession of an AWS D1.1 welding certification.Possession of an AWS D1.5 welding certification.

　　*How to Apply: *

　　Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date*. *Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.  *Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. *

　　Veterans: 

　　Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].* *

　　*Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): *

　　711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

　　If you re contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.  The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.