WELDER (2310)

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE STREETS DEPARTMENT.

This employment list will be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.

Kind of Work

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform all routine work involved in welding. Position is responsible for the use of welding procedures in fabrication, preventive maintenance, and on construction projects. Employee in this position will read plans and fabricate from drawings. For the current vacancy, employee performs all necessary work involved in welding requirements for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment. including but not limited to layout, cutting and fitting, brazing, brushing, chipping and grinding. Employee will maintain and make minor repairs to welding equipment. Employee must be able to estimate time and materials used for a particular job and complete necessary reports. Operates a welding truck. Drives to and from various locations to perform job duties. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle necessitating a class D license, thus possession of a valid Class D Driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

At least six (6) months of verifiable, paid, journeyman-level welder experience, directly related to the work described above.

OR

A verifiable training credential from an NCCER Welding program or an American Welding Society (AWS) SENSE program (or other verifiable professional certification in an AWS Welding program). Proof of training is required.

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

Rating of Training and Experience - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Weighted 100%

The Rating of Training and Experience will be conducted through the answers to the supplemental questions on the application. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their welding-related training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO: 2310-10R

DATE: 08/12/11

AMENDED: 02/12/21

RE-OPENED:09/18/26

Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices

East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053