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Job Description
Grade 19 - Starting hourly rate: $29.86. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Welder uses extensive knowledge of welding techniques for providing fabrication, modification, design, welding, cutting and repairs of metal equipment. This position welds and repairs safety implements of equipment and makes necessary field service calls for projects and occasionally for emergency service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Leading team to plan and execute welding projects that may take several weeks to complete.
- Performs preventive inspections as well as ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement.
- Performs a variety of journey level fabrication and repair welding on mechanized equipment, structures, buildings, or heavy equipment.
- Inspecting welds to ensure they meet industry standards for quality.
- Applies shielded metal arc and inert gas welding processes in compliance with the American Welding Society and American Society of Mechanical Engineers Welding Codes.
- Operates portable welding rig for field repairs and service work to equipment, industrial plants, or infield repairs.
- Provides assistance, guidance and direction to lower-level personnel.
- Ensures compliance with technical drawings, plans and material specifications.
- Maintains welding supplies inventory to ensure necessary supplies are available when needed; tracks, organizes, and monitors equipment and supply use; identifies needs, makes purchasing recommendation
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with SAWS / OSHA Standards.
- Performs other duties assigned.
DECISION MAKING- This position works under general supervision and takes individual initiative to plan and perform work daily and weeks at a time.
- This position serves as a lead, training entry level employees on assigned daily work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of shop and industrial field service work in welding, fabrication, fitting and cutting including Gas Metal Arc welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Inert Gas (GTAW) welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to accomplish welding on all types of metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, pipe and steel.
- Valid class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
- Valid 6G certification (American Welding Society).
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Vocational school in welding, fabrication and fitting.
- CWI (Certified Welding Inspector).
- Confined Space Welding training.
- Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets and database.
JOB DIMENSIONS- Ability to establish and maintain contact with internal and external customers, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity.
Working conditions are primarily in a shop/outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. Required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. May operate a company vehicle or equipment on a daily basis.
May be required to work other than regular daytime schedule such as overtime, nights, weekends, shift work, rotating shifts, emergency response and on-call.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date/Time: 1/26/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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