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Welder

Salary

$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually

Location

Mercer County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-24350

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Mercer Co

Opening Date

04/30/2025

Closing Date

5/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

93410

Position Number

00015800

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080140

Bureau / Division

TR Mercer Co.

Worksite Address

215 North Maple Street

City

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16137

Contact Name

Erin Freer

Contact Phone

814.678.7399

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Do you have the skills and knowledge to repair, maintain, and fabricate metal parts, machinery, and structures that are at the core of Pennsylvania’s transportation systems? We want you to apply for this Welder position with the Department of Transportation in Mercer County. Advance your career and share your talents in a way that makes a meaningful difference to real and timely concerns along with future challenges that affect all people who travel in Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will weld, braze, and cut ferrous and non-ferrous metals to complete projects involving machinery and equipment from fences and highway bridges to engines, utility distribution equipment and systems, and more! Your responsibilities will include exercising independent judgement in determining work methods and procedures, prioritizing work, and communicating with your supervisor to collectively decide whether to do the work in house or by contract so that our equipment can be utilized efficiently and productively. Our team will rely on you to maintain your knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices of the welding trade and demonstrate sound environmental and safety practices. Move your career forward and join our team today!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00015800) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Bid shift for winter season.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Three years of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures;or

+ Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding and eighteen months of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures;or

+ Completion of an approved welder apprentice program;or

+ A welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

+ This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ You must pass a background investigation.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rightsmustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Special Requirement- Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures do you possess?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Have you successfully completed a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding?

If you answered yes to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion or transcripts in order for this training to be considered in the eligibility decision.

You must attach your certificate or transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add attachments to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are claiming high school vocational training in the above question, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 1. Training Source 2. Credits/Clock Hours

07

Have you successfully completed an approved apprentice program in welding?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered yes to the above question, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you preformed, as supported in the work experience section of your application.

09

Do you possess a welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society?If you answered yes to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion in order for this training to be considered in the eligibility decision.

You must attach your certificate prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add attachments to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov