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Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Solid Waste Division oversees the contract for curbside collection of garbage, yard waste, and recyclable materials for over 230,000 homes in Orange County, and the operation and maintenance of the Orange County Landfill, two transfer stations, and recycling processing operations. The landfill is the largest publicly owned and operated landfill in the state of Florida.

The Solid Waste Division is looking for a qualified individual to the fill the position of Welder I or Welder II. This is a skilled position performing work in the use of acetylene and/or electric arc welding equipment to fuse or cut metallic articles, parts, or materials. Responsibilities include laying out, cutting and fitting materials for welding. This involves the applications of trade skills to a wide variety of welding, brazing and metal cutting jobs for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Representative Duties
Welder 1

Preheats and cleans metals; lays out, cuts and fits materials for welding.
Selects proper welding heat and proper type and size of electrodes for correct penetration and strength of welded metals.
Cuts and welds machinery and equipment parts such as: truck and automobile bodies; steam and plumbing systems; pump and engine parts; trailer parts and heavy equipment.
Performs skilled welding in the manufacture of special machinery and apparatus for fire fighting, tree lifting and general public works.
Performs flat, vertical and horizontal welding.
Brazes, solders and coats non-ferrous metals; performs silver and lead soldering.
May perform blacksmithing, such as manufacturing eyebolts, braces, angle brackets and similar items.
Drives a truck towing portable welder and acetylene burning/welding equipment to field sites to repair heavy equipment.
Conducts proper equipment maintenance and makes minor repairs to welding equipment.
Performs other related duties as required.
Welder II

Preheats and cleans metals; lays out, cuts and fits materials for welding.

• Selects proper welding heat and proper type and size of electrodes for correct penetration and strength of welded metals.
• Cuts and welds machinery and equipment parts such as truck and automobile bodies, engines parts, trailer parts and heavy equipment.
• Performs flat, vertical and horizontal welding.
• Brazes, solders and coats non-ferrous metals; performs silver and lead soldering.
• May perform blacksmithing, such as manufacturing eyebolts, braces, angel brackets and similar items.
• Drives a truck towing portable welder and acetylene burning/welding equipment to field sites to repair heavy equipment.
• Conducts proper equipment maintenance and makes minor repairs to welding equipment.
• Orders materials to complete specific jobs.
• Determines approximate cost of labor and materials to specific jobs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Welder I

High school graduate or equivalent and two years experience as a welder, one year of which may be vocational or technical training in welding; 8th grade and six years experience as a welder; or graduate from vocational welding program.

Welder II

High School diploma or equivalent and three years of experience as a Welder, one year of which may be vocational or technical training in welding, or 8th grade and seven years of experience.

Preferences

• Vertical welding
• Horizontal Welding
• Flat Welding
• “TIG” welding in all positions
• “STICK” welding in all positions
• Aluminum in all positions
• Standard steel in all positions

Notes
Hours per week: 40

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position. Please enter all periods of employment, including your current position, duties, hours worked and educational background. Failure to provide complete information will result in your application being disqualified.

The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical, drug test, and a background investigation screening process prior to the start of employment.

Application Deadline
Open: 12-21-2023 / Close: 3-4-2024 *Note: Subject to close prior to deadline without notice.

Salary
Welder I – $19.13/hr to $30.77/hr.

Welder II – $20.01 – $32.18/hry

Salary based on qualification/policy

Please note that internal County employees are not eligible for the sign-on incentive.

For more information see: http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Address
Orange County Utilities

Solid Waste Division-Landfill

5901 Young Pine Road

Orlando, FL 32829

Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans’ Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans’ Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Eduacation Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.