WELDER 1 - UNDERFILL (ELY, TONOPAH, AND WINNEMUCCA)
Salary
$54,267.12 - $79,615.44 Annually
Location
Nevada
Job Type
Underfill Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00305
Department
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Opening Date
01/29/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
A
Salary Grade
30
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
725 W 4th St, Winnemucca, NV 89445, USA, 1401 E Aultman St, Ely, NV 89301, USA, 805 S Erie Main St, Tonopah, NV 89049, USA
Job Summary
Welders plan and lay out projects and join metal components of different compositions together using gas welding, arc welding, soldering, and brazing processes to fabricate, strengthen, and/or repair a wide variety of components, equipment, and fixtures.
Essential Qualifications
Completion of an approved welding apprenticeship training program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
The Department of Transportation is seeking to fill a Welder 1 (Underfill for a Welder 2) located in Ely, Tonopah, or Winnemucca. Working knowledge of methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, inner shield, air arc, and acetylene welding; composition, properties, and characteristics of different ferrous metals, nonferrous metals and alloys, fluxes, and other materials used in welding; mathematics sufficient to lay out and design patterns, templates, and jigs. General knowledge of metallurgy; health and safety regulations applicable to the trade. Skill in safely operating and maintaining tools and equipment used in welding; AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, inner shield and acetylene welding, brazing, and soldering; straightening and shaping metal. Ability to: complete written work orders, supply requisitions, and document specifications; read and interpret welding and metallurgy manuals, welding symbols, and blueprints; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; inspect assignments and determine the best welding or repair procedure. NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A WELDER 2. INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, innershield, air arc, and acetylene welding; composition, properties, and characteristics of different ferrous metals, nonferrous metals and alloys, fluxes, and other materials used in welding; mathematics sufficient to lay out and design patterns, templates, and jigs.
General knowledge of: metallurgy; health and safety regulations applicable to the trade.
Skill in: safely operating and maintaining tools and equipment used in welding; AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, innershield and acetylene welding, brazing, and soldering; straightening and shaping metal.
Ability to: complete written work orders, supply requisitions, and document specifications; read and interpret welding and metallurgy manuals, welding symbols, and blueprints; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; inspect assignments and determine the best welding or repair procedure.
RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Welder 1 - Do you have any of the following?
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Can you meet this requirement?
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Some positions require employees to furnish their own tools. Can you meet this requirement?
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For certain positions, a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required within 6 months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. If you do possess this, please indicate your Commercial Drivers License number.
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Some positions function as specialty welders and must have welding certification issued by the American Welding Society at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. If you do possess this certification, please indicate you certification number.
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Which location do you want to be considered?
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
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