Fabrication Welder

Pay Range:

$22.90 - 28.62/hr.

Job Posting Closing on:

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Workdays & Hours:

24/7 Operation - weekend work may be required. This position is a first responder in severe weather conditions/emergencies, which will be subject to work after hours, emergency call back hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and will participate in an on-call rotation schedule. Shift Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED certification supplemented by specialized training in the assigned trade
• Two (2) years of related metal fabrication experience
• Must pass Physical and Drug Screen

Preferred Qualifications:

• TIG, MIG, STICK, and FLUX welding certifications or other related
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s - Class A CDL license
• Knowledge of work order management software
• Previous experience working with a large water utility
• TCEQ Class “D” or Collection I license
• The Fabrication Welder job responsibilities include: Ability to fabricate, modify, and repair various components of all water and wastewater construction equipment
• Be able to identify resources and allocate resources accordingly
• Monitor and evaluate the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of assigned operation methods and procedures
• Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit
• Assist in responding to and resolving public inquiries and complaints
• Confer with customers regarding problems and assist as needed
• Ensure preventative maintenance on equipment is completed as required
• Perform other duties as required
• Working Conditions and
• Physical Demands: Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.
• Heavy Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Working in all weather conditions, including extreme weather and temperatures.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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• Conditions of Employment
• The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.