Welder

• Consults with the supervisor, and works from oral or written instructions, rough sketches, or blueprints.
• Fabricates a variety of large diameter water pipe fittings. Cuts, welds, brazes, and fabricates a wide variety of metal parts and pieces of equipment using either oxy-acetylene or electric arc equipment, electric powered hydraulic metal shears, plasma arc, carbon arc, lathe, drill press, sheer and bend brake, calipers, micrometers, band saw, assorted with welding. Fabricates and modifies various truck bodies and frames, grill guards, refuse boxes, and other metal products. Moves or repairs truck dump bodies. Performs related heavy equipment body welding and repair work.
• Heats and straightens parts of truck frames or other equipment frames, tools, and parts of machinery.
• Cuts and welds sewer and water pipe connections in the field.
• Repairs backhoes, dozers, cranes, and other heavy construction equipment.
• Repairs and maintains tools and equipment used. May modify existing tools.
• Performs related work as required.

• Education: High school diploma, trade school certificate, or equivalent.
• Experience: Satisfactory completion of formal training in welding, and two years experience in both oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding.

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test, with weights assigned as follows:

• Multiple-choice Test 100%
   

EXAMINATION DETAILS:

This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. Computer reservations can also be made through your local, public library.

Multiple-choice examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on the due date as listed below.  Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com).

• Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, March 31, 2025, and Monday, April 14, 2025, will test Thursday, April 17, 2025, through Monday, April 21, 2025.  
   

NOTE:  You may begin the exam at any time during the test period; however, once you begin, you will have 1.5 hours to complete the examination.  You may take the exam only once during the open recruitment period.

The examination may include such subjects as:

• Metalworking (Welding)
• Math & Reasoning
• Safety
   

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.

Salary : $55,562 - $88,928