West Virginia Department of Transportation

Overview

The Transportation Worker 4 Welder will work for the West Virginia Department of Transportation in Buckhannon, WV, focusing on the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges. This role involves advanced welding tasks and mentoring lower-level employees while ensuring safety and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Repair or construct bridges with fabricated steel using metal arc welding equipment.
• Weld metal rebar or piling together to strengthen concrete forms or extend pilings in bridge construction.
• Cut and grind structural steel.
• Separate weld seams.
• Maintain welding equipment, including periodic inspection and adherence to safety protocols.
• Repair equipment in the field by welding components, if necessary.
• Re-machine universal joints and gears that are rebuilt with welds.
• Maintain and operate machines, including lathes and milling machines.
• Read and work from blueprints and drawings.
• Lead or train lower-level transportation workers.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in welding.
• Must hold an Iron Worker’s Card or pass the DOT Welding Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Knowledge of advanced-level methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of safety procedures of the Division of Highways.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repairs.
• Ability to read and lay out plans.
• Ability to operate welding equipment used in highway bridge maintenance.

Additional Information

• The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program.
• Progression through the apprenticeship program is dependent upon hours completed and proficiency in work.
• Employees may work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week.