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WELDER (OPEN) Print ( Apply ufeff WELDER (OPEN) Salary $66,731.93 - $71,932.60 Annually Location Ohio 45202, OH Job Type Full-time Classified Job Number 26-02878 (OPEN) Department Water Works Opening Date 04/13/2026 Closing Date 4/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions General Statement of Duties Under general supervision, this employee welds a variety of metals in the repair and maintenance of plant machinery and installations, automotive equipment, and in-place welding of pipelines and fittings. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.) Knowledge of: The basic welding process, including the different types of welding materials (welding rods), tools, and their proper usage. Basic mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, interpreting angles, taking measurements, and computing circumferences. The basic welding positions such as flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. The different types of welding such as metallic arc welding, Oxyacetylene TIG (gas tungsten arc welding), MIG (metal inert gas arc welding), and cast iron. The appropriate welding machine settings required to operate the machine. Safety policies and procedures, and applicable agency requirements such as proper clothing and eye shields used during welding. Arc gouging, brazing, silver soldering. Skill to: Perform basic welding. Use basic welding tools such as shears, wrenches, drills, and hammers. Operate an oxygen/acetylene welding and burning torch. Perform bending, drilling, and grinding operations. Operate assigned equipment. Drive a single-axle manual shift truck. Ability to: Read and calculate angles, measurements, and circumferences. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and work orders. Communicate effectively with others. Work under various work conditions such as heights, depths, and close quarters. Perform moderate to heavy lifting of objects; pull, climb, carry, and operate equipment and tools associated with the welding process. Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and/or walking for prolonged periods of time. Work in varying weather conditions, slippery or uneven surfaces or noise. Perform work climbing at elevated heights. Required Education and Experience PROMOTIONAL: Each applicant must have two years of experience as a Welder Helper with the City of Cincinnati. OPEN: Each applicant must have two years of experience as a full-time Welder in the last five years or have successfully completed a vocational or technical welding program (must provide documentation). OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must have a valid Driver's License. Public Services Department requires a Commercial Driver's License u2013 Class A be obtained prior to the end of the probationary period. General manual dexterity required; audiovisual and linguistic acuity required. MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. Working and Physical Conditions Jeseca Norman, The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a