Welder - South Florida Water Management District

Welder

South Florida Water Management District

West Palm Beach, FL

JOB SUMMARY AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Perform welding work consisting of brazing, soldering, gas and arc welding and related processes in the fabrication, repair and maintenance of District facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Read blueprint and schematic design drawings. Use welding tools and peripheral equipment to repair, build, fabricate, and assemble framework, metal work and parts. Use welding tools and peripheral equipment to repair, build, fabricate, and assemble framework, metal work and parts. Other Duties as Assigned.

Work hours are Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Typically has High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years' experience in arc welding, thermal cutting, or related processes. ​​​​​The hiring range for this position is $51,604.80 to $60,112.00 (based on education and years of relevant work experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License (Required)
• Forklift Operations Certification (Required)
• First Response-Oil and Chemical Spills (Required)
• CPR (Required)
• First Aid/CPR/AED (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
• Extensive Exertion plus travel: Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests and operates
equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no
facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
• Arm/hand steadiness
• Climbing
• Drive/operate equipment
• Exposure to gases and/or fumes (paint, welding, oil, grease, adhesive, chemical, herbicide, motor solvent, carbon monoxide, dust)
• Eye-hand-foot coordination
• Full body and segmental vibration (airboats/spray guns)
• Heat sensitivity
• Kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Move/transport equipment
• Noise exposure
• Prolonged standing
• Recognize color differences
• Specialized protective clothing
• Squatting

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Veterans’ Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.