Welder 2 (Ely, Tonopah, And Winnemucca)

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Welders plan and lay out projects and join metal components of different compositions together using gas welding arc welding soldering and brazing processes to fabricate strengthen and/or repair a wide variety of components equipment and fixtures.

Completion of an approved welding apprenticeship training program followed by one year of journey level welding experience; OR one year of experience as a Welder I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

The Department of Transportation is seeking to fill a Welder 2 located in Ely Tonopah or Winnemucca. Working knowledge of methods procedures tools and equipment used in AC/DC arc TIG MIG inner shield air arc and acetylene welding; composition properties and characteristics of different ferrous metals nonferrous metals and alloys fluxes and other materials used in welding; mathematics sufficient to lay out and design patterns templates and jigs. General knowledge of metallurgy; health and safety regulations applicable to the trade. Skill in safely operating and maintaining tools and equipment used in welding; AC/DC arc TIG MIG inner shield and acetylene welding brazing and soldering; straightening and shaping metal. Ability to: complete written work orders supply requisitions and document specifications; read and interpret welding and metallurgy manuals welding symbols and blueprints; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; inspect assignments and determine the best welding or repair procedure. Possession of a current AWS Certification in horizontal vertical or overhead welding including pipe welding 1G & 2G is a requirement at recruitment. The Welder II makes equipment repairs modifications and adaptations using a variety of welding equipment techniques as well as original problem-solving skills in performing complex layout and fabrication of welded equipment components. This knowledge and skill are used to keep a substantial equipment fleet of dump trucks plows and other pieces of equipment used for roadway maintenance repair and emergency response in safe and efficient operating conditions. Under general supervision incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept and in addition at the advanced journey level either: 1) function as a lead worker for lower-level Welders on a regular basis by assigning and reviewing work and providing input to performance evaluations training and technical assistance; or 2) function as a Combination Layout Welder or Specialty Welder performing duties that require a greater degree of ingenuity and original problem solving; perform complex layout and fabrication to integrate structural integrity and conserve materials. Welders plan and lay out projects and join metal components together using gas welding arc welding soldering and brazing processes to fabricate strengthen and/or repair components equipment and fixtures.NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A WELDER 2. INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: safe working procedures and the proper use storage and disposal of hazardous materials; weldability duct ability and the effect that welding heating tempering cooling cool forming wear and stress have on various materials used in welding.

General knowledge of:metallurgy and mechanical theory and design.

Skill in: welding in flat horizontal vertical and overhead positions for various types of welding processes; designing new installations and modifying equipment for new and different functions.

Ability to:read and interpret engineering drawings and hydraulic and electrical schematics; recognize steel stainless steel high carbon steel manganese copper brass aluminum and the different families of cast iron; establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and other sources of technical information.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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