Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00079044

Description Activated On:  4/28/2026 6:58:03 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. 

 Conducts journey-level fabrication and repair(s) on Department owned equipment using a variety of welding processes and equipment including but not limited to oxygen/acetylene, gas tungsten, shielded metal, flux core, and gas metal arc welding.

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.

Performs duties to include, but not limited to welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, and grinding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Performs repairs, modifications, fabrication, and customizations on various pieces of heavy construction and highway maintenance equipment including, but not limited to single-axle and tandem-axle dump trucks, loaders, trackhoes, backhoes, trailers, and plows.

Competently selects material(s), preparation methods, and welding techniques in order to complete repairs safely and avoid failure.

Performs routine maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments to Department welding equipment.

Actively practices and promotes LEAN principles.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

MOVING PENNDOT FORWARD OBJECTIVES:

MAINTENANCE:
1. Follow rules and procedures and working in a safe manner.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:
1. Handling customer inquiries and complaints promptly, courteously and non-bureaucratically.

Workforce and 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.

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.

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.

Determines appropriate steps to take during the operation of welding equipment to perform assigned tasks. Skill in the operation of welding equipment must be exercised to produce desired results with maintaining a safe workplace for the operator, associated crew members, and the general public.

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:



Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   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. Follow oral and written instructions.
 2. React to hazard warning devices such as signs, sirens, and alarms.
 3. Maintain responsibility for the utilization, care, storage, and maintenance of all Department issed equipment.
 4. Work outdoors under hazardous or adverse weather conditions.
 5. Withstand periods of heavy exertion, stand or walk for extended distances, and sit for extended periods of time.
 6. Work near moving traffic on roadways and bridges.
 7. Work extended emergency hours seasonally and/or on-call beyond normal business hours.
 8. Bend, stoop, kneel, climb steep slopes, enter and exit construction and maintenance equipment.
 9. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
 10. Be available for mandatory or unscheduled overtime associated with general overtime call-outs.