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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$52,200.00 to
$76,608.72
PAY GRADE: 30
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Welders plan and lay out projects and join metal components together using gas welding, arc welding, soldering and brazing processes to fabricate, strengthen and/or repair components, equipment and fixtures.
Under general supervision, incumbents function as General Purpose Welders and perform the full range of duties described in the series concept including maintenance and preventative welding on a wide variety of equipment and fixtures such as repairing tractors, forklifts, desks, gates, fencing, doors, and athletics equipment; fabricate items such as trailers, storage sheds, and duct work for air conditioning systems; and basic equipment modifications. This is the journey level in the series.
This position is located within the Equipment Shop, Tonopah and will be underfilling the Welder 2 position. Incumbent may progress to the next level after meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with approval of the appointing authority. This position plays a pivotal role in keeping the Nevada Department of Transportation's (NDOT) equipment fleet in good repair for both routine maintenance and emergency response. Incumbents will make equipment repairs, modifications, and adaptations using a variety of welding equipment and techniques as well as problem-solving skills in performing complex layout and fabrication of welded equipment components to keep a substantial equipment fleet of dump trucks, plows, sanders, truck bodies, and other pieces of equipment used for roadway repair, maintenance, and emergency response in safe and efficient operating condition.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Completion of an approved welding apprenticeship training program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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Some positions function as specialty welders and must have welding certification issued by the American Welding Society at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Some positions require employees to furnish their own tools. |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment. |
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