Welder - OFS

Posting Expires: 11/24/2026

Salary: $42,099.14

General Description and Classification Standards:

Performs journey-level welding, machining, and fabrication of metals and special alloys. Duties may include, but are not limited to: maintaining, repairing, designing, and modifying vehicles and construction related equipment; and constructing specialized devices, parts and structures.

Supervision Received:

Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

- Knowledge of the methods and standard practices of the welding and machinist trades. Knowledge of various metals and alloys.
- Skill in the use of appropriate tools and equipment in a manner consistent with safety principles.
- Skill in effective communication.
- Ability to determine procedures or equipment needed to accomplish the task.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience -

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Up to three years of responsible journeyman-level experience in the welding trade using various welding methods , machining, and fabrication of metals and special alloys.

Licensures and Certifications - American Welding Society Welding Certification

Preferred Requirements -

- Technical trade certification and 5 years' of responsible journeyman-level experience in the welding trade using various welding methods , machining, and fabrication of metals and special alloys.
- State of Georgia issued CDL B driver's license.
- Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection System Operators License

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements:

Medium work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.