This position is located in the District of Columbia Government (District), Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS), Apparatus Division. The position functions as a welder, responsible for performing the full range of welding work processes, procedures, requirements, and assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Independently uses electric, acetylene, jigs, metal inert gas, tungsten inert gas, plastic, and/or gas shielded welding processes and soft and hard soldering processes. Work involves planning, laying out, and estimating material for ordering, positioning, and clamping work, preheating the metal, and maintaining temperature to prevent distortion. Uses templates, blueprints, sketches, drawings, work orders, or other specifications which indicate requirements to be met in repairing, modifying, and fabricating metal items for a variety of equipment in support of the department. Repair of light or intricately made mechanical parts which must fit in assemblies where close tolerances are required. Makes a wide range of welds from simple to precision welding.

Works with light, heavy gauge, and hardened metals, such as steel, copper, aluminum, stainless, and sheet metal, in flat, vertical, horizontal, angled, circular, and overhead positions. Work processes include pre-heating, brazing, bead welding, flame cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating; selection of the type of rod and size of tip required, determining heat necessary, setting up and adjusting equipment, maintaining proper speed, flame, motion, tip angle and position to produce desired results. Uses specialty devices and ensures that systems are properly purged before beginning the welding operation. Welds cracked frames and body parts and straighten parts by utilizing hydraulic jacks, air hammers, hand hammers 70-ton press, special tools, sheet metal brake, shear, and roller.

Qualifications and Education

ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Use of Measuring Instruments

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of Metals

Dexterity and Safety

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license permit of proper class to operate large and small fire apparatus.

Certified in positions 1 through 4F, and 1 through 2G.

1 F Flat position Fillet weld

2 F Horizontal position Fillet weld

3 F Vertical position Fillet weld

4 F Overhead position Fillet weld

1 G Flat position Groove weld

2 G Horizontal position Groove weld

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed indoors and outdoors, sometimes in bad weather, in areas that may vary from "clean rooms" to areas that are noisy, dirty, and smokey. Welding involves exposure to fumes, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation and heat, flying sparks, the glare of WELDER RW-3703-11 torches, and heated materials, the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, burns, broken bones, and the chance of cuts when working with sharp objects. There is discomfort when wearing protective clothing, gloves, and flash shield or eye goggles. Frequently exposed to acids, fluids, and lubricants which may prove irritating to the skin. Subject to discomfort caused by drafts, dust, heat, and fumes, while lying on hard floors or ground. Frequently exposed to noise from cutting and hammering operations. Tools, other than special tools related to this job must be supplied by the welder.

Other Significant Factors

Subject to recall 24 hours 7 days per week.

The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of the DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability.

This position is designated as Essential pursuant to Chapter 12 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, Hours of Work, Legal Holidays, and Leave.

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Duration of Appointment:: Career Service, Regular Appointment.

Promotion Potential: No known promotional potential.

Plan, Series, Grade: RW-3703-11.

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE 3721. You may be required to have union dues or other applicable fees deducted from your salary.

Position Designation: This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks and Traffic Records Checks (as applicable). This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol Testing. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.”

Residency Preference: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

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