Welder (Part-Time)

Welder (Part-Time)

Salary

$39.20 Hourly

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

0386JUN26-P-CJS

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Welder (Part-Time) in the Department of Public Works. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs skilled welding tasks involved in maintaining, repairing, modifying and fabricating equipment, vehicles, tools and machinery, and performs related duties as required.

Position Details:

• This is a part-time, PERS eligible position.
• The work schedule will consist of an average of 29 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department needs.
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits (other than PERS), wage increases, or union representation.
• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, vocational school or the equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in welding and repairing equipment, vehicles, tools and machinery. The successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program as a welder may substitute for two (2) years of the five (5) year experience requirement
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must be certified in welding through the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 specifications in TIG, MIG and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) to the 3G, 4G, 3F and 4F positions at time of application

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Copy of American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 specifications in TIG, MIG and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) to the 3G, 4G, 3F and 4F certificate*

• Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Performance Examination (Weighted 50%) - Wednesday, July 22, 2026 and Thursday, July 23, 2026 (if needed)

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 50%) - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust
• Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee
• Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program - 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employees wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program - Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage

PAID LEAVE

VACATION

• Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond

SICK LEAVE

• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

• Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing
• A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program

Revised 03/24

01

For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked here
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

I have read, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

What is your current employment status with the City of Henderson agency?

• Full-Time, non-probationary
• Full-Time probationary, Part-Time, Seasonal, Temporary
• Not a current City of Henderson employee

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile above.

• I have a High School/Vocational Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalent.
• I have a High School/Vocational Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• I have an Associate's Degree.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher.
• I do not have any of the diplomas or degrees listed above.

04

How many years of full-time professional level experience in welding and repairing equipment, vehicles, tools and machinery do you possess? The successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program as a welder may be considered equivalent to two (2) years of full-time professional level experience. Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 3 years
• More than 3 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years to less than 6 years
• More than 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

05

Please describe in detail your professional level experience in welding and repairing equipment, vehicles, tools and machinery. For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name 2) Job Title 3) Dates of Employment If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Your answer will be compared to the work history information on you application to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Any relevant experience that you would like considered towards your total years of experience must be listed in both your answer below AND in the work experience section of your application.

06

If you do not have the required education and/or experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application. If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.

07

Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" drivers license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires certification in welding through the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 specifications in TIG, MIG and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), a copy of which must be attached to the "Attachments" section of this application. Do you possess a certification in welding through the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 specifications in TIG MIG and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)?

• Yes, I have a certification through the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 specifications in TIG, MIG and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and have attached a copy to this application.
• No, I do not have a certification through the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 specifications in TIG, MIG and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and have not attached a copy to this application and I understand I will not receive further consideration.

Required Question

Employer City of Henderson

Phone 702-267-1940

702-267-1900