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Welder

Welder

at N.C Department Of Transportation

[Unknown City], NC

Posted: 3-5-2025

Manufacturing and Production

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$54,548/year

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About this Career

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Skills

Research, Metal Fabrication, Welding Equipment, Metalworking, CDL Class A License, Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Electric Arc, On-The-Job Training, Welding, Fabrication, Motor Vehicle Operation, Tanker Endorsement

Job Description

Welder - Castle Hayne Equipment  Salary $39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually Location New Hanover County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-02720 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 03/06/2025 Closing Date 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Welder Position Number 60024261 Section Division Three Salary Grade
NC09 DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS QUESTIONS Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. Work in this class involves the operation of acetylene and electric arc welding equipment to fuse metal parts in situations where weld strength is a necessity, such as in the construction or repair of DOT owned trucks and equipment. Work assignments cover the full scope of welding and fabrication to include any welding process on any type or style of equipment owned by the State of North Carolina. This position measures, calculates, and identifies material and fixtures for different projects; selects correct materials as specified by their supervisor, prints or drawings. Must organize and lay out work plan for jobs; participates in the NCDOT Safety Program and helps to verify compliance through inspections on a regular basis. Attends and participates in shop safety meetings and safety classes; research new or better methods of repairs and is actively involved in the cost evaluation of jobs for cost savings. Reports the completion of projects to the shop supervisor and completes daily timecards or other cost or time information pertaining to jobs assigned. Perform other duties and responsibilities, in routine or emergency situations, as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Knowledge of metal working and metal fabrication. Knowledge of the correct welding and cutting process. Knowledge of mechanical repair and maintenance on trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment. Demonstrated ability to work from sketches and blueprints and follow oral and/or written instruction. Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the welding trade.
Additional Expectations:
The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with N endorsement. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver's License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver's License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. Pre-employment drug testing required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Safety toe shoes required. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation. Selected candidate is required to furnish a complete set of mechanic tools up to one inch. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. High school or General Educational Development diploma (GED) diploma and two years of progressive experience in acetylene or electric arc welding; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Supplemental Contact Information:
Tammy Mills, 910-341-2161 Supplemental and Contact Information Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. Employer State of North Carolina Website http://www.ncdot.gov/

Other Job Posting Details

Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$39,671/yr

$69,426/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE

2