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Welder (On-Site)

Apply now Job No: 500133
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site, Construction

Are you an ambitious welder seeking an exciting career in construction? Then we want you! Join our extraordinary team here at the Lower Colorado River Authority, where your skills will play a substantial role in maintaining and improving our infrastructure. We provide a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Here, your contributions will help us deliver flawless services to the community! If you are looking to work your way up in an incredible company, with excellent benefits and training, and contribute to our mission: to enhance the lives of Central Texans, this is the job for you!

You will be trusted to:

- Set up and operate all welding equipment.
- Interpret and follow diagrams and prints to fabricate, modify and repair steel parts and steel structures.
- Operate heavy equipment (e.g., overhead crane, forklift and iron working machines) in performing construction and maintenance tasks.
- Maintain tools, equipment and facilities for assigned work area.
- Lay out and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.
- Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments

You qualify with:

- One or more years of experience in welding and steel fabrication, or other relevant experience. Certification(s) or degree(s) in welding, steel fabrication or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You are a great fit with:

- Certification from a recognized welding institution
- Experience working in a utility or infrastructure environment
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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