Welder Fabricator

The work involves responsibility for the efficient performance of a wide variety of skilled welding, burning, brazing, heat treating, and machine tasks.   Work is performed in the office and in the field.  Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class.  The work is performed under the general supervision of the Bridge Construction Supervisor or Shop Manager.  A Welder Fabricator does related work as assigned.

• Welds all types of metal using correct rod with gas or electrical equipment;
• Performs welding, cutting, and fabrication in conjunction with the repair, rehabilitation, and construction of bridges, culverts, pipe, drainage structures, and other highway materials;
• Fabricates or repairs truck beds, snow blades, hoppers, catwalks, exhaust systems, and other types of equipment and tools used on highway machinery;
• Does welding repair on a variety of items such as tools, chains, highway machinery, gasoline tanks, and motor castings;
• Reinforces weak spots in machinery;
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded and grinds, files, and finish welds;
• Responsible for ordering welding and cutting materials and supplies for the highway shops, bridges, and other equipment;
• Operates lathe, press, drill press, and other machinery necessary for the fabrication of special projects;
• Performs mechanical repairs on various construction equipment and motor vehicles;
• Operates various medium and heavy construction equipment and commercial motor vehicles; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, and accident precautions of the trade; good knowledge of fabrication and metal structures; good knowledge of heat treating processes; skill in the use of gas and electric welding and burning equipment; good hand and eye motor coordination; good manual dexterity; ability to get along with others; ability to perform all position welding; ability to work from plans, specifications, and blueprints; ability to perform tasks at various heights; ability to perform activities in a variety of environments, temperatures, and weather conditions; physical stamina; physical condition commensurate to the demands of the position.Applicants must meet all requirements for one of the following qualification options in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment:

Qualification Option #	1	2
Training/Education	None required.
General experience	Three (3) years of full-time, paid experience as an all position welder.	Two (2) years of full-time, paid experience as an all position welder.
Supervisory experience	N.A.
License/Certification	Possession of a valid New York State Class B[1] commercial driver’s license; OR Possession of a valid New York State Class B commercial permit.	Certification from a welding school; AND Possession of a valid New York State Class B[1] commercial driver’s license; OR Possession of a valid New York State Class B commercial permit.
Other requirements	See Special Qualifications below.

Part-time service will be given prorated credit toward experience requirements.

1. Applicants with a Class B commercial driver’s license must possess, or obtain within 60 calendar days of appointment, a commercial motor vehicle driver’s license endorsement for tank.
2. Applicants appointed with a Class B commercial permit will be required to obtain their commercial motor vehicle driver’s license with an endorsement for tank within 12 months of appointment.
3. Applicant must possess, or obtain within 180 calendar days of appointment, N.Y.S.D.O.T. Welding Certification in all positions[2].
4. Appropriate licensure, with necessary endorsements, must be maintained throughout employment (NYS Transportation Law § 140 (2)(c)).
5. N.Y.S.D.O.T. Welding Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
6. A driving record evidencing safe and responsible vehicle operation is required.  
7. Must authorize and execute any necessary releases to enable the appointing authority to verify licensure and driving history involving violations and/or crimes.

Welder-Fabricator, 1 position – NC in County service


NOTE:  Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given preference in the hiring process.

Salary : $28 - $34