Welder; Part-Time

Position: Welder (Part-Time)
Location: Henderson

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Welder (Part-Time) in the Department of Public Works. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs skilled welding tasks involved in maintaining, repairing, modifying and fabricating equipment, vehicles, tools and machinery, and performs related duties as required.

Position Details:

* This is a part-time, PERS eligible position.

* The work schedule will consist of an average of 29 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department needs.

* This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits (other than PERS), wage increases, or union representation.

* External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range.

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Minimum Qualifications

* Graduation from high school, vocational school or the equivalent

* Five (5) years of experience in welding and repairing equipment, vehicles, tools and machinery. The successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program as a welder may substitute for two (2) years of the five (5) year experience requirement

* Note:

An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered

* Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483

* Must be certified in welding through the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 specifications in TIG, MIG and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) to the 3G, 4G, 3F and 4F positions at time of application

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Copy of American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 specifications in TIG, MIG and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) to the 3G, 4G, 3F and 4F certificate
* * Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, clickhere for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Performance Examination (Weighted 50%) - Wednesday, July 22, 2026 and Thursday, July 23, 2026 (if needed)

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 50%) - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.