Journey Layout and Fabrication Welder

Salary: $37.56 - $39.45 Hourly Location : Turlock, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 1862 Department: CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Description JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, to perform journey level layout, welding, fabrication, installation and repair of piping, equipment, and structural steel in various types of power plants, substations, and irrigation systems. Design, fabricate and maintain components of vehicles and equipment. Examples of Duties DUTIES AND RESPONIBILITIES Fabricate electrical substation structures from engineering designs, drawings and blueprints in accordance with engineering code and specifications. Repair hydroelectric turbine runners. Perform pipefitting work. Fabricate, repair and install gates and structures for irrigation systems. Design, fabricate, repair, sharpen and temper tools or specialty items not available through outside sources. Layout, design and fabricate work projects utilizing steel and sheet metal. Use acetylene and electrical welding equipment in the heating, welding and cutting of metals in accordance with standard trade practices. Set-up, regulate, and make minor repair on welding equipment. Inspect, maintain and repair mechanical equipment as required. May requisition needed supplies and materials. Maintain work, time, and material records. Make preliminary material lists and labor estimates. Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor. Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Education Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Experience Five years of journey level welding experience. Skills and Abilities Interpersonal and Communication. Ability to: understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Technical and Analytical. Knowledge of: equipment, materials, and techniques employed in the welding trade, such as mig, tig, arc welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, plasma cutting, hardfacing, brazing and soldering; fabrication, maintenance, and repair of light and heavy steel structures, equipment and tools; rigging principles, gantry crane safety and practices used in handling heavy object; occupational hazards of the trade and appropriate precautionary measures; and properties of various metals in relation to welding processes, such as their reaction to heat, fusing qualities, and the proper temperature for welding or cutting; and welding rods and wire applications. Ability to: maintain and make minor repairs to tools and welding equipment; make preliminary material lists and labor estimates; and read blueprints and perform journey layout and design work. Operations of: hydraulic boom trucks and overhead crane. Administration and Operations. Must maintain work, time, and material records. Must have good organizational and time management skills. Ability to: work independently with minimal supervision, and handle multiple projects at one time. Must maintain knowledge of current technology by way of periodicals, contact with industry representatives and job-related training. Supplemental InformationNecessary Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate California driver's license. Possession of a certified Welding Certificate. SELECTION CRITERIA Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score Written Examination 70% (Section Weight 33.33%) Practical Examination 70% (Section Weight 33.33%) Oral Interview 70% (Section Weight 33.33%) Medical ExaminationThis position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. The Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals. The Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. The Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at POSTINGInternal applicants may apply beginning Tuesday, February 10, 2026 until Tuesday, February 24, 2026 by 4:30 p.m. SECOND POSTING -Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Thursday, February 26, 2026 until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants. Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information. Written Examination Date(s): To Be Determined After Posting Closes Human Resources Department (209) 883-8253 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY The following summary of benefits is provided by the Turlock Irrigation District for employees filling regular full time positions. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per calendar year Sick Leave: 12 sick leave days per calendar year with no accumulation limit Vacation:T.I.D.E.A. Bargaining Unit 2 weeks (7 month through 5th year) 3 weeks (6th year through 9th year) 4 weeks (10th year through 14th year) 4 weeks + 2 days (15th year through 19th year) 4 weeks + 3 days (20th year & thereafter) Health Insurance is provided by the District and administered through our Third Party Administrator. Turlock Irrigation District utilizes the Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer PPO Network. Out-of-pocket expenses can be limited if Anthem Blue Cross plan providers and hospitals are used. Employees have a choice of a PPO Plan or a HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan) during open enrollment or a qualifying event as per IRS plan guidelines. Prescription Insurance is administered by Express Scripts. We have a four-tiered co-pay structured plan: generic; formulary; non-formulary; & specialty. For maintenance medications, the Express Scripts "Mail Order" plan is most cost effective. Dental Insurance is provided by the District and administered through Delta Dental PPO Network. Preventative benefits are paid at 100%; basic benefits are paid at 80%, crowns, jackets and cast restoration benefits are paid at 50%. The District offers a voluntary Base Plus Buy-Up plan. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a Delta Dental PPO Dentist/Orthodontist. Vision Insurance is provided by the District and administered through VSP. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a VSP Optometrist. The District offers a voluntary Buy-Up Vision plan. Flexible Spending Account (Section 125) is made available to employees to cover health and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. A flexible spending account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations. Health Savings Account is made available for those employees electing the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) only. A Health Savings Account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations. Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance is provided by the District through VOYA Employee Benefits. Coverage amount is two times the employee's annual base salary. The maximum benefit is $200,000. Supplemental Life Insurance (Employees/Dependents) is available to District employees on a voluntary basis from VOYA Employee Benefits. Employees may elect up to $500,000, in addition to electing spousal coverage up to a maximum of $100k. Long Term Disability is provided by the District and administered by VOYA Employee Benefits. The benefit may reimburse up to 66.66% of basic monthly earnings. Deferred Compensation (457b plan) is available on a voluntary basis to District employees. Contributions are made before taxes through payroll deductions. Employees can authorize withholdings per IRS guidelines. Catch up provisions are available at age 50. Social Security/Medicare participation is required for all employees. The District matches the employee contribution. Retirement Benefits are provided by the District with a contribution by employees. The Defined Benefit Plans are based on date of hire, age, years of service, and average monthly salary at the age you elect to retire. Please refer to the appropriate retirement plan document based on date of hire. Educational Assistance Program provides employees financial assistance for occupational related school courses. 01 Which types of welding processes are you most experienced with, and what types of materials have you most frequently worked with?Please list the welding methods you are proficient in (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored Arc) and describe the materials you have the most experience working with (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron). 02 Describe your experience and ability to interpret blueprints or CAD drawings.Please include the types of drawings you have worked with (e.g., welding symbols, fabrication layouts, assembly drawings), any software used (such as AutoCAD), and how your interpretation of these documents supports your work in welding and fabrication. 03 Describe your experience with using AutoCAD.Include how many years you've used it, the types of drawings or models you've created or worked with (e.g., 2D fabrication drawings, 3D models, weldment assemblies), and how AutoCAD has supported your work in welding or fabrication. 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Created: 2026-03-04