Welder

Salary: $40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually Location : Montgomery County, PA Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number: N-2026-43157 Department: Department of Transportation Division: TR Montgomery Co Opening Date: 02/20/2026 Closing Date: 3/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 93410 Position Number: 00009695 Union: AFSCME Bargaining Unit: J1 Pay Group: ST04 Bureau / Division Code: 00080640 Bureau / Division: Transportation, Montgomery County Worksite Address: 2005 Swede Road City: Norristown, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 19401 Contact Name: Tiffany Martin Contact Email: THE POSITION If you possess a passion for fabrication and an exceptional talent for accurately assessing repair costs across diverse projects, this role presents a remarkable opportunity for career advancement. Your skill in prioritizing tasks to maximize the efficiency of fleet equipment aligns perfectly with the prestigious Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Montgomery County. We warmly encourage you to consider becoming a valued member of our esteemed team. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will engage in various welding, brazing, and metal cutting tasks involving both ferrous and non-ferrous materials within a County Maintenance Office. You will prepare metals by preheating and cleaning them, as well as laying out, cutting, and fitting materials for welding. Additionally, you will estimate the time and materials needed for repairs or modifications of equipment parts related to highways and bridges. Your work will also involve repairing Department vehicles, including truck and automobile bodies, engine or trailer components, and machinery used in highway and bridge maintenance. Furthermore, you will address repairs on winter maintenance equipment such as plow frames, blades, and spreaders. You will fabricate replacement or new parts for equipment modifications and repairs using various welding techniques, including oxy-acetylene, electric arc, and heli-arc, and will also handle specialized materials like stainless steel and aluminum. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures; or Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding and eighteen months of experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures; or Completion of an approved welder apprentice program; or A welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements: This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License. Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension? Yes No 02 If you answered "Yes", please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below. 03 How many years of full-time experience in the operation and use of welding equipment, materials, and related shop equipment to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts, equipment, or structures do you possess? 3 years or more 2 but less than 3 years 1 but less than 2 years Less than 1 year None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Have you successfully completed a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in welding? If you answered yes to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion or transcripts in order for this training to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your certificate or transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add attachments to the application after it has been submitted. Yes No 06 If you are claiming high school vocational training in the above question, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.1. Training Source2. Credits/Clock Hours 07 Have you successfully completed an approved apprentice program in welding? Yes No 08 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you preformed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below. 09 Do you possess a welding certificate D1.1 from the American Welding Society? If you answered "Yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion in order for this training to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your certificate prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add attachments to the application after it has been submitted. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04