Welder

This is skilled welding work at the journeyman level in metal fabrication and repair; laying out and designing the work to be done; and using acetylene and electrical welding equipment in the heating, welding, cutting, and brazing of ferrous and nonferrous metals in accordance with standard trade practice. An employee in this class must exercise a considerable degree of initiative, judgement, and ingenuity in performing day-to-day work.

Salary: $24.54 - $34.47 Hourly

Close Date: 04-27-2026 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants Must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver License (CDL).

• Have considerable experience as a journeyman welder including experience with MIG, TIG, and stick welding.

• Have fabrication experience.

• Have basic computer skills.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred Applicants:

• Have one or more welding certifications.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.