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City of Jacksonville Welder in Jacksonville, Florida
Welder
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Welder
Salary
$48,316.98 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2024-05865
Department
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date
04/01/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
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Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Fleet Management Division is actively seeking a Welder.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
This is skilled craft work in welding or cutting metallic articles, parts, or materials. The work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in the welding trade which involve the use of specialized equipment and specialized skills acquired on the job or through specialized training. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by somewhat diversified procedures and precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. The work is performed in a controlled environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Operates a metal brake, sheer, iron worker, sheet metal roll, cutting and welding machines and related equipment, hand tools, heavy machinery, and a motor vehicle. Fabricates and installs wood decking. The physical demands may involve lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set priorities subject to the superior's approval.
Examples of Work
Welds or cuts metallic articles, parts, or materials to include structural load-bearing welding.
Dismantles, refurbishes, and remounts bodies and accessories of vehicles.
Reads and interprets blueprints and sketches and lays out work.
Fabricates parts and assemblies from plans or sketches.
Fabricates and installs wood and/or metal decking.
Fabricates and repairs of chain link and metal fencing.
Depending on assignment, fabricates and installs utility security cages.
Depending on assignment, repairs playground metal components.
Depending on assignment, repairs park shelter posts and beams.
Requests, receives, and stores supplies and materials.
Inspects tools and equipment and makes minor adjustments and repairs.
Tracks labor hours for work orders using a computer.
Travels off-site to perform welding repairs as required.
Operates a computer utilizing web-based applications.
Operates a metal brake, sheer, iron worker, sheet metal roll, cutting and welding machines and related equipment, hand tools, heavy machinery, and a motor vehicle.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in the welding trade.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the welding trade such as, metal brake, sheer, iron worker and sheet metal roll
Knowledge of safety procedures associated with the welding trade.
Skill in operating heavy machinery.
Ability to weld stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron and other materials commonly used.
Ability to fabricate parts and assemblies from plans or sketches.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches and lay out work.
Ability to lay out, cut and install wood decking.
Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
Ability to maintain applicable records.
Ability to operate a computer utilizing web-based applications.
Ability to operate a metal brake, sheer, iron worker, sheet metal roll, cutting and welding machines and related equipment, hand tools, heavy machinery, and a motor vehicle.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Two years of education and/or experience in welding which must have included fabricating metals.
If assigned to the Fleet Management Division, must possess minimum hand tools required.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
A COJ Welder's Certificate issued by the City of Jacksonville is required during the six-month probationary period and must be maintained during employment in this class.
A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
Must meet standards required to obtain a City of Jacksonville driver’s certification.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The probationary period for this class is six months.
This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www. (http://www.coj.net) jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
02
Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
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The budgeted annual salary for this position $48,316.98. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
Yes
No
04
If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
05
Do you have two (2) years of education and/or experience in welding?
Yes
No
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Does your welding education/experience include fabricating metals?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience in WELDING.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience in WELDING.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience FABRICATING METALS.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience FABRICATING METALS.
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A COJ Welder's Certificate issued by the City of Jacksonville is required during the six-month probationary period and must be maintained during employment in this class. Do you currently possess this certification?
I currently posses this certification.
I do not possess this certification, but I am willing to obtain it during the probationary period.
None of the above.
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Do you understand if assigned to the Fleet Management Division, you must possess minimum hand tools required.
Yes
No
13
Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class E Driver License
GA Standard Driver's License
GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
License from another State.
Learner Permit
My license is currently invalid.
I do not possess any type of Driver's License.
15
If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
D or H - Employment Purposes
P or 2 – Probation Interlock Devise
S or I – Other Restriction
Two or more of these restrictions.
I have an out of state license.
None of the above.
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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