Fairfax County’s Wastewater Management Program is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future and its wastewater treatment plant, the 67 million gallon per day Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant, is a multiple year NACWA Platinum Award winning facility. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then the Wastewater Treatment Division is the place for you. Under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs the foll... more details
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Fairfax County’s Wastewater Management Program is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future and its wastewater treatment plant, the 67 million gallon per day Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant, is a multiple year NACWA Platinum Award winning facility. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then the Wastewater Treatment Division is the place for you.
Under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs the following functions:
Performs all welding work on industrial equipment and materials.
Measures devices and gauges to determine thickness and size of metal.
Identifies welding supplies, tools, and equipment,
Uses gasoline/diesel welding equipment.
Maintains stock inventories of welding supplies and materials.
Transports, and delivers welding equipment, tools and forklift supplies using utility vehicles.
Operates small pallet jacks, hoist etc.
Performs layouts and sketches requirements to perform welding duties and/or projects.
Re-faces, modifies or fabricates parts for equipment and attachments.
Performs corrective and emergency repairs to equipment.
Performs light machine work using lathe, milling machine and drill press.
Performs work using acetylene and cutting torches.
Performs work using precision measurement tools such as micrometer, dial indicator and torque wrench.
Utilizes wastewater related computer and software for administrative and work-related tasks.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
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Retirement
NOTE: The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other emergencies requiring division resources.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade, supplemented by (1) completion of an acceptable apprentice-level training program with some successful experience in performing journeyman-level work, or (2) varied and responsible journeyman-level experience in the welding trade, or which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; plus two years of experience as journey-level welder using various welding methods.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid driver's license.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers certification to weld pipe and pressure vessels, or the ability to obtain one within 9 months.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
4 years of experience using tools and equipment used in welding maintenance and repair.
1 year of experience diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of equipment related to welding.
4 years of experience fully planning and performing the work of a welder.
2 years of experience working with chemicals and their associated hazards, personal protective equipment, safety precautions and emergency treatment related to welding.
2 years of experience operating small pallet jacks, hoists, and similar equipment.
4 years of experience keeping accurate records and writing work-related reports.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to frequently bend, stoop, work in tiring and confined spaces. Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by persons who weigh 310 pounds, or more. Ability to lift, carry, & handle items weighing up to 75 pounds. Ability to operate power cutting tools, band saw, grinder, etc. Ability to wear all personal protective equipment necessary to mitigate risk. Ability to work from ladders, steps, platforms and extensions. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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