Job Description

Overview

Cartwright School District is the second-largest elementary school district in Arizona, serving over 11,000 culturally diverse students. They are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Welder to perform maintenance and welding tasks on various vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all types of welding to repair or modify vehicles and equipment.
  • Operate material handling equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts.
  • Assist in maintaining records of welding materials and supplies.
  • Determine appropriate welding techniques and procedures for various projects.
  • Wear required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
  • Maintain electronic records of repairs and maintenance in the work order management system.
  • Estimate and document costs of materials and labor for projects.
  • Maintain supply inventory and assigned shop machinery and tools.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Provide outstanding customer service through effective communication.
  • Perform general maintenance tasks with other trades in the department.
  • Work in various environments, both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to temperature extremes and hazardous materials.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Valid Arizona Driver's License with a good driving record.
  • Welding certification is preferred.
  • 3-5 years journeyman level experience or equivalent education and experience.

Additional Information

  • Reports to Department Administrator.
  • Location: Buildings and Operations.
  • 12 Month calendar.
  • Position FTE: 8.0 hours per day.
  • Job Category: Classified.
  • FLSA Status: Non-exempt.
  • Deadline for application: Until filled.

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$39/hr across 92 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 214 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 121 different employers. 83 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 501 other active welding openings from 237 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (33), EZARC (22), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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