Welder (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Unclassified Position)
- Location
- 5620PARKDALE
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
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Job Summary Provides assistance to journey, lead and supervisory-level welders performing fabricating, repair and modifications to various equipment. Job Description
Essential Functions 1 Performs welding, fabrication, and maintenance work on various light and heavy equipment; prepares welding projects by analyzing work orders, prints, and completed assembly; calculating requirements; studying metals; determining welding techniques. 2 Gathers welding equipment and materials by studying specifications and component requirements; orders supplies and gases; reads and interprets schematics for projects. 3 Completes welds by cleaning, preparing, cutting, burning, and welding pieces; effectively selects welding methods, sets up assemblies, and accurately measures; diagnoses, repairs, and maintains COD equipment to ensure daily operations. 4 Verifies welding results by inspecting and testing welds; documents welding actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. 5 Keeps welding equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshoots and investigates breakdowns; maintains equipment supplies, performs preventive maintenance, calls for repairs. 6 Maintains safe, secure, and healthy welding environment by adhering to organization standards, policies, and to legal regulations; alerts others regarding potential concerns. 7 Improves welding job knowledge by attending training sessions, professional development classes, and by reading technical publications. 8 Contributes to welding and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helps others accomplish job results. 9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience
- One (1) year of welding experience.
Equivalency(IES) :
- Welding certificate from a trade school will meet the experience and education requirements.
Licenses(s) and/or Certification(s)
- Valid driver's license with good driving record.
- Minimum Qualification Notation : All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments - for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1 Knowledge of welding methods, practices, and principles. 2 Knowledge of safety regulations and standards. 3 Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings. 4 Ability to work with various equipment. 5 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships. 6 Communicating orally and in writing.
Salary Range
$21.67 - $23.60
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Dallascityhall's careers page (Workday), checked 10 Nov 2026.
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Posted 10 Nov 2026 · checked 10 Nov 2026 · Report this job