Welder - Bridge Maintenance Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4824064) Apply  Welder - Bridge Maintenance Salary $39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually Location Chatham County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-01888 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Welder Position Number 60026177 Section Div. 8 Bridge Maintenance Salary Grade NC09 Recruitment Range $39,671 - $69,426 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. ***Salary Grade NC09***Salary Range $39,671 - $69,426*** Posting is for one Welder position located in the Div. 8 Bridge Maintenance Unit. The position is located in Chatham County but will be expected to work in all eight counties of the Division. Employee hired into the Welder position will perform the operation of acetylene and electric arc welding equipment in the repair and replacement of structures and must be proficient in the use of a welder and a cutting torch. Employee will fabricate bridge components such as caps, bearing plates, diaphragms, post blocks and rail components. Work assignments are received from a Bridge Supervisor or Bridge Maintenance Engineer to include general instructions regarding the welding needed. Employee will be required to read and interpret detailed blueprints and bridge plans and be knowledgeable about how skews, grades and super elevations affect fabrication. Will be required to cut and fit steel to very close tolerances for repairing steel I-beams, piles to proper lengths and caps to proper heights. Will perform basic carpentry work, pouring and finishing concrete, tying reinforcing steel and setting I-beams. Employee performs lay outs, cuts and fits material for welding. The employee in this position examines parent metals and alloys in order to determine the strength and heating properties and determines the amount of heat to be applied. This position operates acetylene and electric arc welding equipment to permanently fuse structural elements during repairs. Additional duties include assembling and disassembling steel elements to be repaired or replaced on bridges. The successful applicant will design and fabricate without blueprints, drawings and instructions. This position may require overnight travel. Must be able to perform related duties as required. The employee will be expected to perform Transportation (Bridge) Worker classification duties as required when welding duties are not needed. Work may include lifting in excess of 50lbs repeatedly and exerting in excess of 100lbs of force occasionally and may be performed while suspended at moderate heights, confined areas, or over water/in water. Employee must have ability to climb, bend, traverse steep and uneven terrain, and work in extreme temperature conditions. May require work during nontraditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Position is subject to emergency call back. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Working knowledge of the principles and methods of oxygen/acetylene cutting and electric ARC, MIG, and TIG welding + Demonstrated ability to layout, cut and fit material for welding + Experience performing a variety of welding and cutting tasks (that includes the repair, modification, maintenance, and fabrication) + Experience dismantling and reassembling parts welded + Demonstrated ability working from and following oral and written directions and drawings, and copying or reproducing items which have been broken Additional Expectations: The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. Release forms ALCDRG-01 and ALCDRG-06 must be signed allowing NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol. Safety toe footwear required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. High school or General Educational Development diploma (GED) diploma and two years of progressive experience in acetylene or electric arc welding; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information For additional information, contact Brooke Proctor at 919-742-1980. Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes your level of working knowledge of the principles and methods of oxygen/acetylene cutting and electric ARC, MIG, and TIG welding? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and methods of oxygen/acetylene cutting and electric ARC, MIG, and TIG welding. 04 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated laying out, cutting and fitting material for welding? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 05 Explain how you have demonstrated your ability laying out, cutting, and fitting material for welding. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of experience performing a variety of welding and cutting tasks (that includes structural repair, modification, maintenance and fabrication)? + None + Less Than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 07 Explain how you have experience with performing a variety of welding and cutting tasks (that includes structural repair, modification, maintenance and fabrication). 08 Which of the following best describes your level of experience dismantling and reassembling parts welded? + None + Less Than 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 or More Years 09 Explain how you have experience with dismantling and reassembling parts welded. 10 Which of the following best describes your level of demonstrated ability working from and following oral and written directions and drawings, and copying or reproducing items which have been broken? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 11 Explain how you have demonstrated ability working from and following oral and written directions and drawings, and to copy or reproduce items which have been broken. 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