Senior Welder; Park and Recreation PKR Dept., Non-Civil Service

Position: Senior Welder (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)
## Senior Welder (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)
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End Date:
October 5, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
26-28903
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** Job Summary
** Performs a variety of journey level fabrication and repair welding on mechanized equipment, structures, buildings, or heavy equipment.
** Job Description
** Overview The Senior Welder performs a variety of journey level fabrication and repair welding on mechanized equipment, structures, buildings, or heavy equipment.
** Essential Functions
**** 1
* * Performs maintenance and repair welding on equipment such as large mowers, tractors, trucks, heavy equipment, animal cages, and machinery to ensure compliance with layouts, blueprints, or work orders; performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with safety standards.
** 2
* * Fabricates, welds, and makes metal components for equipment or structures according to layouts, blueprints or work orders; uses, applies, and implements arc and gas welders, acetylene oxygen welding equipment, MIG welder, portable magnetic drill press, or cutting torch; adheres to safety standards and protocols.
** 3
* * Maintains welding supplies inventory to ensure necessary supplies are available when needed; tracks, organizes, and monitors equipment and supply use; identifies needs, makes purchasing recommendations, and restocks supplies.
** 4
* * Drives and operates a mobile welding unit to make necessary field repairs; communicates with various other individuals and departments on necessary repairs and work orders.
** 5
* * Assists, supports, and participates in the mechanical repair of heavy equipment to maintain proper working condition.
** 6
* * Trains and assists apprentice welders in performing job duties; monitors and checks work to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality; participates in scheduling and assignment delegation, tracks work orders, and ensures all work is complete.
** 7
* * Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* EXPERIENCE:

*** Three (3) years of welding experience.
** EQUIVALENCY(IES):
*** Welding certificate from a trade school plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
** LICENSE(S) and/or CERTIFICATION(S):
*** Valid driver's license with good driving record.
* Some positions require Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
** OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
*** Subject to evening and weekend shifts*
* * Minimum Qualification Notation: ALL qualifying information (including education, experience, and licenses and certifications listed in the minimum qualifications section) must be included in the application to be considered for this position.*
* ** Information included in any attachments (such as the resume) is in addition to, not in lieu of application information.
**** Knowledge and Skills
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* * Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, safety precautions, equipment and materials used in welding.
** 2
* * Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations to fabricate or make modifications to equipment.
** 3
* * Ability to drive and operate a mobile welding unit.
** 4
* * Ability to perform overhead, horizontal, vertical, and flat welding.
** 5
* * Skilled in use of arc and acetylene welding equipment.
** 6
* * Ability to read blueprints and design drawings.
** 7
* * Ability to complete routine paperwork.
** 8
* * Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
** 9
* * Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
** Salary Range**$23.68 - $26.61

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.