Welder

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2026-46602 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM APRIL 3, 2026 TO APRIL 12, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

As a Welder with the Department of Transportation, you will take on essential metalworking tasks that strengthen public infrastructure. This job allows you to use advanced tools and techniques while improving equipment that supports transportation operations. You will work in an environment that values precision, teamwork, and dependable service. Step into a role where your welding skills make a lasting difference.

This position focuses on skilled welding work, equipment repairs, and fabrication tasks that support transportation operations. The role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. As a Welder, you will perform the following duties:

• Skilled Welding:Perform welding, brazing, and metal cutting on various metals using approved methods
• Equipment Repair:Diagnose issues, make repairs, and fabricate parts for equipment and structures
• Safety Practices:Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and maintain a clean and secure work area
• Maintenance Tasks:Keep small inventories, assist with grounds work, and complete related duties as needed
• Environmental Compliance:Apply environmental protection requirements and attend required training
• Work Documentation:Make observations, complete reports, and communicate findings clearly

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Mandatory or unscheduled overtime may be required to support operational and seasonal needs.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures;or
• Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding and eighteen months of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures;or
• Completion of an approved welder apprentice program;or
• A welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society;or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review theGuidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.