Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00071534

Description Activated On:  10/1/2026 9:55:48 AM


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. 

Provides welding skills to assist in the repair and maintenance of Adams County building, grounds, vehicles, equipment and tools.

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 direction of an Mechanic Supervisor or Equipment manager, the incumbent performs a variety of independent 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 using oxy-acetylene, electric arc, heli-arc, or other similar types of equipment to join metals; and must be able to mig weld and set up spool gun for aluminum repairs.

Participates in maintaining a safe work environment for self and others by using proper safety procedures and equipment; maintains awareness of work area helping self and others to avoid unnecessary risks and hazards; keeps work area clean, organized and materials properly stored; reports all accidents and injuries as soon as they occur and gets proper treatment to minimize risk of further injury.

Participates in the Required Medical Surveillance testing and monitoring as required by PPIM 09-107 issued 8/21/2007, re-issued 10/05/2009.

Wear all types of required protective gear such as hard hats, footgear, hearing and eye protection, gloves, and respirators.

Maintains a small inventory of different types and sizes of steel and aluminum.

Assists Diesel Mechanics in repairs to equipment and vehicles.

Employee performs a variety of welding duties involving welding, brazing, soldering, and metal-cutting jobs on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Performs cutting and welding operations, using arc, acetylene, or mig welding equipment, on all Department machinery and equipment. This could include, but not be limited to, truck and automobile bodies, engine parts, trailer parts, etc.

Makes repairs to winter services equipment fleet, including plow frames, plow blades, and spreaders.

Fabricates replacement parts or new parts for modification of equipment.

Safely operates power hand tools and air tools (band saw, drills, drill press, hydraulic press, electric pipe threader, air compressor, air hammer, air wrenches) in conjunction with welding and fabrication duties.

Operates motorized equipment (forklift, pick-up truck, bucket truck, etc.) in conjunction with fabrication and welding duties.

Performs a limited amount of mechanical work, including mounting and removing plow frames, spreaders, and chemical tanks on trucks, as well as disassembling and reassembling pieces of equipment.

Welding and cutting of specialized material such as stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, and steel.

Communicates with supervisor and Purchasing Agent concerning purchasing of material.

Properly completes work in accordance with issued work order from supervisor.

Keeps abreast of newest techniques and equipment.

Maintains a safe working area and maintains safe work practices.

May be required to take welding test to become certified to weld bridge/structural components.

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, employee fulfills the Maintenance Unit Business Plan objectives related to the Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP). Also, supports the efforts of managers, supervisors, and other employees to meet these objectives.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Must possess a Class C driver’s license or the ability to operate Class C vehicles.

Follows proper attendance and call off procedures. Schedules non-emergency absences in advance; observes start/stop times, breaks, and mealtimes; works efficiently and effectively alone and with others; is available for overtime emergency responses; and minimizes nonproductive and down time for self.

Safety:
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.

Position may require some independent decision making, as well as lead worker duties. 

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:

Experience:
1. Valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License
2. Must be familiar with the use, operation and maintenance of Mig Welder, Spool Gun, Oxy-Acetylene Torch and Plasma Cutter.



Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

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  Class C Driver's License
 
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Essential Functions
: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Moderate outdoor work/physical activity
 2. Read, write, speak, and comprehend clearly.
 3. Work under adverse weather conditions
 4. React immediately to hazard warning devices, such as signs, sirens and alarms.
 5. Use required personal protective equipment and be responsible for its care, storage, and maintenance.
 6. Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, crawl, twist and climb; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
 7. Withstand periods of heavy exertion.
 8. Tolerate exposure to noise, outdoors, adverse weather conditions, various plants and insects, and chemicals within Safety Data Sheet (SDS) limits.
 9. Operate various hand and power tools which may involve constant periodic vibration.
 10. Be available for mandatory or unscheduled overtime associated with general overtime call-outs.