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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled welding, brazing, and metal cutting work involved in the design, fabrication and repairs to parts, structures and refuse dumpsters.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises no supervision.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare all types of metal for fabrication. Lay-out, cut, and fit together materials for welding.
• Select proper welding heat and size and type of electrodes to obtain penetration and strength for welded materials.
• Fabricate parts in making repairs and modifications to structures and roll-off or front-load dumpsters.
• Braze, solder, and coat ferrous and nonferrous metals.
• Inspect, clean (brush), and grind welds.
• Maintain necessary records.
• Operate grounds keeping equipment.
• Operate a city vehicle daily to travel to different worksites.
• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES:

• Standard methods, practices, tools, and materials used in welding and maintenance.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with safe welding practices.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Safe operation of power equipment and tools.
• Operate forklift, mower, tractor and articulating boom lift.
• Operate and take care of welding equipment, gas torch equipment, plasma cutter, metal cutoff saw, table saw, drill press, handheld grinder, handheld drill and other handheld power equipment.
• Use hand tools and equipment for the repair of containers, equipment and structures.
• Read and work from plans, blueprints, sketches and broken parts.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• To decipher and properly fix and repair assigned items.
• Fabricate parts and structures.
• Perform tasks connected with welding and equipment repair.
• To be self-motivated and work independently.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values - Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division's mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience:

• Previous experience in the operation of welding equipment, gas torch equipment, plasma cutter, metal cut-off saw, table saw, drill press, hand help grinder, handheld drill, and other commonly used hand tools in welding is required.
• One (1) year of experience of welding and fabrication is required.

Education/Training:

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for a successful job performance is required.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in welding or approved welding experience is required.

License or Certificate:

• A valid Texas driver's license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements:

• Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
• Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training, are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Exposure to cold, heat, noise, sparks, outdoors, heights, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to travel to different work sites.