Welder

Ft. Lauderdale Field Station

4483BR

Job Description

Perform welding work consisting of brazing, soldering, gas and arc welding, and related processes in the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of District facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Read blueprint and schematic design drawings. Use welding tools and peripheral equipment to repair, build, fabricate, and assemble various components, including framework, metalwork, and parts.

Other Duties as Assigned.

The Ft. Lauderdale Field Station works a four-day, ten-hour work week, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm.  Our offices are closed on Friday.

Employment Guidelines

High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in arc welding, thermal cutting, or related processes. The hiring range for this position is $51,604.80 to $60,112.00 (based on education and years of relevant work experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Licenses

Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Must maintain valid certifications in Forklift Operations, First Response-Oil and Chemical Spills, CPR/AED and First Aid.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during, and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.

Work activities typically involve the following:

Use welding tools and peripheral equipment to repair, build, fabricate, and assemble various components, including framework, metalwork, and parts. Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests, and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.

Drive/operate equipment.

Exposure to gases and/or fumes (paint, welding, oil, grease, adhesive, chemical, herbicide, motor solvent, carbon monoxide, dust).

Exposure to segmental vibration (airboats/spray guns).

Prolonged standing.

Veterans’ Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Americans with Disabilities Act

The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov

Organization

OM5505583 Ftld Fs-Leve, Veg & Fleet Maint