Welder

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to complete welding projects throughout the City of Montgomery. The work responsibilities include completing welding projects, including building, installing, and repairing fences, overseeing and coordinating the daily activities of assigned crew members, and performing administrative duties. Work is performed with considerable independent judgement. Welders in the Street Maintenance Department are supervised by the Maintenance Supervisor, Street Maintenance Superintendent, or Maintenance Department Director. Welders in the Parks and Recreation Department are supervised by the District Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Welders in the Leisure Services Department are supervised by the Parks and Recreation Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. and two (2) years of experience performing welding tasks. Must possess a Welderâs certification. Â

NOTE:Â Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must obtain a Welderâs certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Alabama driverâs license and possess an insurable driving record to operate city vehicles. Availability to be on call 24 hours with the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for special emergencies and/or special events.

WORKING CONDITIONS:Â Work primarily takes place in an outdoor setting, with frequent exposure to loud noise, dirt, dust, fumes, and adverse weather conditions, such as rain, extreme heat, and cold.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill two (2) vacancies and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and the supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than six qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are six or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board''s Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

To apply for this position, please click the following link

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Additional Information

BENEFITS:Â Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

DRUG TEST:Â Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK:Â Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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