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WELDER (2310)

Jefferson Parish Government

Posted 01/07/22

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200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100, Gretna, LA 70053

Full-Time
Entry level
Government and Military
In Person

Job Description


Jefferson Parish is currently hiring for a Welder position located on the West Bank in the Department of Drainage. 


Kind of Work


Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform all routine work involved in welding. Position is responsible for the use of welding procedures in fabrication, preventive maintenance, and on construction projects. Employee in this position will read plans and fabricate from drawings. Welds on engines and pumps and welds will be required to withstand high heat and vibrations.  Performs welding repair on buildings, equipment, fencing, pipe, pumps, fuel/gas lines such as; layout, cutting, fitting, brazing, brushing, chipping, and grinding. Employee performs oxygen and acetylene welding, tip welding, and heliarc welding of aluminum using Argon gas. Acetylene, electric arc, aluminum mig, tig welding, and brazing in the maintenance, fabrication, and repair of lift stations, equipment, and fixtures.  Employee will maintain and make minor repairs to welding equipment. This position entails performing work at levels of up to 40 ft. Employee must be able to estimate time and materials used for a particular job and complete necessary reports. Operates a welding truck. Drives to and from various locations to perform job duties. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle necessitating a class D license, thus possession of a valid Class D Driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.


Minimum Requirements

At least six (6) months of verifiable, paid, journeyman-level welder experience, directly related to the work described above.

OR

A verifiable training credential from an NCCER Welding program or an American Welding Society (AWS) SENSE program (or other verifiable professional certification in an AWS Welding program). Proof of training is required.



Salary



$39, 210 Annually



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About Jefferson Parish Government

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Jefferson, Louisiana is a diverse community sprawling the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain and ending sixty miles later on the beaches of the Gulf of  Mexico.  Nestled next to our famous neighbor, New Orleans. Our communities are comprised of modern high rises, historic homes, fishing piers, Mississippi River views, marsh land, contemporary and old world restaurants, flourishing industrial parks, and family-friendly green spaces. An area of rapid growth and business development over the past several decades, Jefferson has the ability to offer venues and accommodations to a broad spectrum.  With two major convention centers and numerous recreational  facilities Jefferson hosts conferences, meetings, exhibits, theatrical performances, and sports  tournaments. 

The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department strives to serve the public by providing the means by which the general public and current employees can learn of, apply for, and fairly compete for Parish employment opportunities. The Personnel Department further seeks to enable the Departments of Jefferson Parish to make informed decisions regarding civil service employment and assist in the appointment of qualified candidates for those Department's positions.