MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a)     Graduation from a certified welding program AND two years of experience as a welder performing a variety of fabrication and repair; OR

(b)     Graduation from High School or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND four years (or the equivalent part-time or volunteer) experience working in agriculture, construction, or for a highway department, which must have involved welding while performing a variety of fabrication and repair.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid New York State Class D license (A or B license preferred) at the time of application and maintain in good standing throughout life of employment. 

The employee must obtain an A or B license with a Tank Endorsement within six months of appointment and maintain such license for the duration of employment. This six-month period of time may, at the discretion of the department head, be extended to a maximum of one year.  Once the A or B license is in place, there can be no Air brakes restriction.

Possession of NYSDOT welder certification for horizontal and vertical at time of application.