Welder

The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment performing skilled welding and pipe fitting work in a variety of water system construction and maintenance activities and lead a small work crew.

The Welder I is the entry/journey level class in the welding series.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from high school, or the equivalent, 5 years of journey level welding experience with journey level knowledge of water distribution and transmission pipelines, and a valid California Class “C” driver's license.

Graduation from high school or GED/equivalent.

Five (5) years of journey level welding experience with journey level knowledge of water distribution and transmission pipelines.

Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license required upon application.

Note:

For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Must be clean shaven or trimmed facial hair in order to properly use personal respirators. Must pass a respirator medical exam and be physically able to wear respirator equipment. Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment. Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease including smoke, fumes, gas, treated water, high frequency noise, dirt, dust, grease, oil, chemicals, solvents and toxic agents.

Incumbents need to be able to tolerate unpleasant odors, wet conditions, and uncomfortable climatic conditions. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, crawl, climb, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in a field setting in varying weather conditions, to operate hand tools and mechanical and motorized equipment, to transport materials and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds, and to travel to various locations. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to see color and read small print as well as distance.

Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.