Welder - Department of General Services

Salary: $50,567.00 - $65,979.00 annually. Hiring salary range: $50,567.00 - $58,273.00 annually.

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Class A Welder to apply heat to metal pieces to melt, fuse, and form a permanent bond. This class does not involve supervisory duties and requires moderate supervision from a technical superior.

Work will be performed in a repair shop with exposure to welding torches, gases, fumes, and dust. Physical exertion is required, including lifting, bending, stooping, and working in awkward positions.

• Education:
  
  High school graduation or GED certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum three years of welding experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted: six months of additional welding experience for each year of high school or GED requirement, or one year of welding coursework in an accredited high school or vocational school for every six months of experience.
• Licenses:
  Valid Maryland Class C noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.
• Application submission with a copy of a valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge of welding tools, materials, and techniques.
• Knowledge of parts replacement and alignment procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to safely use gas and electric arc welding equipment.
• Ability to inspect welds for bead size and other specifications.

• Background check:
  Eligible candidates will authorize a criminal background check or fingerprinting.
• Probation: A mandatory six‑month probation period for all selected individuals.
• Eligibility:
  Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies for at least six months.
• Final date to receive applications:
  Submit no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date.

The City of Baltimore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City prohibits discrimination on any basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly.

Recruiter:
Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II
Email:
Ayomide.

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