City of San Antonio

Overview

The Welder position involves performing skilled welding work under general supervision, utilizing Mig & Tig acetylene and electric arc welding techniques on various metals. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Pre-heats and cleans metals.
• Lays out, cuts, and fits materials for welding.
• Welds machinery and equipment using Mig & Tig acetylene or electric arc welding equipment.
• Performs cutting and welding operations on structural steel, pipe and fitting, crankcases, radiators, tanks, brackets, truck frames, and automotive bodies.
• Brazes various non-ferrous metals.
• Inspects, brushes, and grinds welds.
• Performs general repair work on graders, draglines, and other road equipment.
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints and working drawings.
• Lays out welding work and makes simple estimates of time and material requirements.
• Designs and fabricates metal items and equipment as necessary.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency.
• Three years of welding experience.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Pension

Additional Information

• Work location is 7930 S. Flores St.
• Work hours are 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday.
• Shifts may change based on department needs.