Welding Technician-WV Parkways Authority-Raleigh

Welding Technician

Location of position:
Beckley, WV Hourly Wage and eligible for Overtime $17.4880 - $25.3530 per hour, based on experience in field

Essential Functions of the Job The employee will answer directly to the Fleet Manager. An employee in this classification must perform at the proficiency level in the field of welding. Through knowledge of the skills involved, methods, materials, and equipment used in the field. The employee is responsible for the leading, guiding, and training of Apprentice Technicians. They will plan, layout, and supervise the work of skilled and unskilled workers.

Description of Duties

• Knowledge of the Following:
• Welding
• Operation of Parkways Radio
• Forms (operations daily report, work & purchase orders)
• Light torches and set gauges
• Welding and brazing of mild steel
• Use of diesel-powered welder
• Use of band saw
• Use of grinder
• Use of electrical welders
• Use of boom of welding truck
• Use of track torch
• Use of plasma torch
• Use of aluminum/MIG welder
• Hydraulic System:
• Change hydraulic hoses
• Due to an emergency, you may be required to perform duties associated with snow and ice.
• Snow and Ice:
• Replace hydraulic hoses
• Replace pumps
• Replace spinner wheel
• Replace auger
• Replace snow blades
• Replace caster wheels/assemblies
• Replace plow jack
• Miscellaneous:
• Flagging and various other duties for maintenance and upkeep of small equipment such as mowers, lawn mowers, and weed eaters.
• Any other duties as they are assigned.

HS Diploma or GED. Must have Call B CDL's. Must be able to pass a background check. Must have a completed a form of apprenticeship and at least 3 years of experience in the welding field. Must be certified by the WV Dept. of Education of Vocational Technical Adult Education that they have successfully completed the WV Welding Certification Test.