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District 6 Welder

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This position is located in ODOT's District 6; Buffalo Oklahoma. Harper County.

This position has a possible Under-fill available to: Level I or II

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving welding work in the construction, repair and maintenance of state equipment and facilities.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

  • Repairs, alters and/or fabricates a large variety of metal tools, equipment, machinery, furnishings, fixtures and structural components by the use of oxygen-acetylene, heli-arc and/or electoarc-welding equipment and techniques; sharpens and tempers tools.
  • Reads and interprets construction or welding blueprints and sketches; makes material and time estimates.
  • Oversees or supervises the work of other maintenance welders, maintenance repair technicians, laborers, or others assigned to the welding shop.
  • Maintains records of shop activities; test drives or operates heavy equipment and light vehicles.
  • Performs field welding on structural grade steel.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities involving field maintenance welding work on structural grade steel which may include the supervision of other maintenance welders. Responsibilities may also include operating machine tools such as milling machines and metal lathes to mend and fabricate replacement parts.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and machines utilized in maintenance welding work; of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; and of supervisory practices and principles. Ability is required to follow written instructions; to guide the work of others; to field weld on structural grade steel; and to read and interpret moderately complex blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.

Education and Experience

Level I

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in skilled welding work; or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience in the welding trade.

Level II

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in skilled welding work; or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience in the welding trade.

Level III

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in skilled welding work which included the welding of structural grades of steel; or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience in the welding trade with a maximum substitution for two years only of the required experienced. ## Note: Selected applicant will be required to take and pass a test to become a Code Welder.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require possession of a valid Oklahoma Drivers license or commercial drivers license at time of appointment in order to operate required equipment or vehicles or that selected applicants pass a drug test prior to appointment.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S.

  • 427.8.

Additional Job Duties/Special Qualifications

Perform welding and machine shop work for equipment by fabrication or replacing parts. Operate and maintain shop equipment in a safe competent manner according to guidelines set by the state and manufactures specifications. Perform welding and fabrication on structural steel such as bridge expansion joints, rollers, and handrails according to specifications or blueprints. Work on equipment in the shop, field or on the road as assigned by the shop superintendent or personnel. Acts as lead welder and supervision of other welders.
This position is located in ODOT's District 6; Buffalo Oklahoma. Harper County.

This position has a possible Under-fill available to: Level I or II

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving welding work in the construction, repair and maintenance of state equipment and facilities.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

  • Repairs, alters and/or fabricates a large variety of metal tools, equipment, machinery, furnishings, fixtures and structural components by the use of oxygen-acetylene, heli-arc and/or electoarc-welding equipment and techniques; sharpens and tempers tools.
  • Reads and interprets construction or welding blueprints and sketches; makes material and time estimates.
  • Oversees or supervises the work of other maintenance welders, maintenance repair technicians, laborers, or others assigned to the welding shop.
  • Maintains records of shop activities; test drives or operates heavy equipment and light vehicles.
  • Performs field welding on structural grade steel.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities involving field maintenance welding work on structural grade steel which may include the supervision of other maintenance welders. Responsibilities may also include operating machine tools such as milling machines and metal lathes to mend and fabricate replacement parts.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and machines utilized in maintenance welding work; of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; and of supervisory practices and principles. Ability is required to follow written instructions; to guide the work of others; to field weld on structural grade steel; and to read and interpret moderately complex blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.

Education and Experience

Level I

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in skilled welding work; or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience in the welding trade.

Level II

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in skilled welding work; or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience in the welding trade.

Level III

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in skilled welding work which included the welding of structural grades of steel; or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience in the welding trade with a maximum substitution for two years only of the required experienced. ## Note: Selected applicant will be required to take and pass a test to become a Code Welder.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require possession of a valid Oklahoma Drivers license or commercial drivers license at time of appointment in order to operate required equipment or vehicles or that selected applicants pass a drug test prior to appointment.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S.

  • 427.8.

Additional Job Duties/Special Qualifications

Perform welding and machine shop work for equipment by fabrication or replacing parts. Operate and maintain shop equipment in a safe competent manner according to guidelines set by the state and manufactures specifications. Perform welding and fabrication on structural steel such as bridge expansion joints, rollers, and handrails according to specifications or blueprints. Work on equipment in the shop, field or on the road as assigned by the shop superintendent or personnel. Acts as lead welder and supervision of other welders.