Welder

Definition

The City also offers the following benefits (subject to change):

• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation – The City will contribute 6.5% of the employee’s income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to Teamsters)
• 13 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Examples Of Duties

Welds a variety of metal parts to specification using electric (Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Plasma cutter) or oxy-acetylene torch cutting, selects correct temperatures and fusing materials for metal, heats metal with welding torch to melt and fuse metals, welded edges with grinder.

Repairs and fabricates parts for heavy equipment, trucks, automobiles, shop facilities or other municipal structures.

Assists in general automotive, building and facility systems repair, estimates time and materials required to make equipment repairs and modifications, interprets and follows specifications and diagrams in fabricating parts and modifying equipment.

Perform other miscellaneous tasks, as supervision deems necessary.

Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Successful completion of trade school training in the use of oxy-acetylene and SMAW, MIG and TIG welding equipment, and two years of responsible welding experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience with and knowledge of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) standards for steel, aluminum and stainless steel required.

Must possess a valid driver’s license upon application, obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit (CDLP) with air brake endorsement within 30 days of appointment and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 90 days of appointment and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Must possess personal tools.

Must pass a physical examination and background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport. All CDL personnel are subject to Federal Motor Carriers Random Drug & Alcohol Program.

Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.

Knowledge and Skills