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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00023766 |
Description Activated On: 12/23/2025 3:00:39 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Performs a variety of welding, brazing, and metal cutting duties on ferrous and non-ferrous materials and equipment in Wyoming County Maintenance District. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Under the direct supervision of a Mechanic Supervisor or Equipment Manager the employee independently performs a variety of skilled trades duties in the repair of parts, structural welding of bridge members; repairs to frames on equipment, hitches, plows; fabricates repair parts and body parts for a variety of applications. Performs a variety of welding duties involving welding, brazing, soldering, and metal-cutting jobs on ferrous and non-ferrous metals for maintenance, repair, or construction of highway and bridges. Performs cutting and welding operations using electric arc, heli-arc, acetylene, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), or other similar types of welding equipment, on all department machinery and equipment, such as trucks, automobile bodies, engine parts, trailer parts, etc. Welds and cuts specialized material such as stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, and steel. Makes repairs to winter services equipment fleet, including plow frames, plow blades, and spreaders. Fabricates replacement parts or new parts for modification of equipment and repairs to body parts using oxy-acetylene, electric arc, heli-arc or other similar types of equipment to join and separate metals. Preheats and cleans metals, lays out, cuts, and fits materials for welding. Estimates time and materials to repair or modify equipment parts for equipment, highways, and bridges. Fabricates replacement parts or new parts for modification of equipment. Operates motorized equipment in conjunction with fabrication and welding duties. Maintains and makes minor repairs to welding equipment. Maintains assigned work area in a clean, safe condition using proper safety procedures and protective equipment. Is aware of work area hazards and initiates proactive accident and injury avoidance measures. Reports all personal injuries immediately and gets proper treatment to minimize risk of further injury. Performs required maintenance on equipment in such a way that it is safe for use, safe to those who operate it, does the work it is intended to do, and reflects well on our organization to maximize our strategic investment and promote teamwork. Completes work orders of required repairs and/or service, usually within time frames/standards as determined in the PennDOT Shop Performance Index (SPI). On a limited basis, performs minor repairs of welding equipment and assists with mechanical work such as mounting and removing of plow frames and spreaders. Prepares and signs time sheets reflecting work performed. Performs other related duties as required. Implements the environmental protection requirements of maintenance work activities performed by the employee. Also fulfills the environmental management requirements designated for this title in environmental training programs. Recognizing that everyone is involved in the District’s and County’s actions to demonstrate sound environmental practices, each employee fulfills the maintenance unit business plan objectives related to the Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP). Also, supports the efforts of other employees to meet these objectives. Attends environmental training designated for this Working Title. Safety All Department Employees: 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. Succession Planning: Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Department Green Plan Policy: Commit to following the Department’s Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principles. Failure to comply with the Department’s Green Plan Policy shall be documented in the employee’s performance review. Fair Labor Standards Act: Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.5/8.0-hour day. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Determine appropriate steps to take during the operation of welding equipment to perform assigned tasks. Skill in the operation of the equipment must be exercised to produce desired results in concert with maintaining a safe workplace for the operator, associated works, and the general public. Work is assigned verbally and in writing. Special projects requiring assistance, questions, and/or problems are discussed directly with the supervisor and assistance/clarification is provided by the supervisor as required. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: 1. Valid Pennsylvania Class C Non- Commercial Driver's License Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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