Parks Construction Worker/Welder
Salary
$39,582.40 - $49,920.00 Annually
Location
Determined by Department Necessity, Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number
PR-2026-03
Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Division
Operations & Improv. Dev.
Opening Date
09/08/2026
Closing Date
9/18/2026 11:59 AM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?
Yes
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department:
Parks Construction Worker/Welder
Grade
309
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To perform semi-skilled construction and repair of buildings, equipment and structures for the Department of Parks and Recreation; constructs, repairs and maintains metal structures and equipment to include pavilions, cages, fences and other equipment utilizing welding methods and techniques.
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions please click HERE.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through two (2) years of semi-skilled building construction experience, or a related area, two (2) years of welding and fabrication experience and one (1) year of lead working experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS
INSURANCE
CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)
Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84. ?
Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14. ?
Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only:51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32. ?
High-DeductibleHealth Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4.
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
VISION (VSP)
Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
$0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens,fitting & evaluation up to $60.
$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or - Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE
Life Insurance -The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
AccidentalDeath & Dismemberment -The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the nextthousandsofcoverages.
Long Term Disability-60% of salary continuance after6- month waiting period and6-monthelimination period.
RETIREMENT
PENSION- All full time, non-uniform employees
Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the city. Contribution rates are Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.
OTHER COMPENSATION
LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and each year there after.
LEAVE(S)
PTO (Paid Time Off) LEAVE
Years of Service
PTO Hours Annual Accrual
Up to 3 years of service
160
3 to 10 years of service
200
10 to 20 years of service
224
20 years of service and over
256
SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) LEAVE
On an annual basis?
48?HOURS?
FUNERAL LEAVE
Days?of?Funeral Leave
Funeral Leave Conditions
3 days???
For an immediate family member?
4 days??
For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state?
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays.
01
Are you willing to possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Drivers License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?
02
Do you currently possess a certification as a welder through the American Welding Society or can you obtain one within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment?
03
Do you have two (2) years of semi-skilled building construction experience?
04
If yes, please EXPLAIN this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history-applications without this information cannot be considered.] If NOT applicable, please enter N/A. See resume or see work history are NOT acceptable answers
05
Do you have two (2) years of welding and fabrication experience and one (1) year of lead working experience
06
If yes, please EXPLAIN this experience. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history-applications without this information cannot be considered.] If NOT applicable, please enter N/A. See resume or see work history are NOT acceptable answers
07
How did you find out about this particular position?
Required Question
Employer City of Little Rock
Department Parks and Recreation Department Address 500 West Markham Suite 108
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Phone 501-371-4770
| Location | Little Rock, AR |
| Salary | $39,582.40–$49,920 Per Year |
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