Welder

Compensation Grade:

T18

Salary Range:

$32.71-$42.53

Opening Date:

July 24, 2026

Closing Date:

August 8, 2026

Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As a Welder at the Airports Authority, your skills will be used to provide safe and secure functioning of airport structures, fixtures, and equipment.

Welder

Serves in the Structures Section of the Structures and Grounds Division in the Airport Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Designs, fabricates, modifies, and/or repairs metal parts and fixtures using welding and metal fabrication techniques on airport structures, mobile and stationary equipment. Ensures completed work meets accepted trade practices and complies with the intent of the work order. Performs related functions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Fabricates and/or repairs defective metal parts of airport structures by evaluating problems, determining necessary design modifications/reinforcement, measuring, cutting, and shaping replacement metal, and welding in place. Performs metal roof repair.

Performs welding and metal repair tasks on mobile equipment (i.e., fire, crash and rescue, snow removal, grounds maintenance, and streetside motor vehicles). 

Follows up on work requests and determines work to be completed and the steps necessary for completion.

Designs and creates specifications of work to be completed from work orders, often without blueprints, sketches, or drawings, specifications.  Determines the welding techniques to use and selects the proper material,s such as the right size and type of welding equipment.

Regularly uses tools and machinery such as drill presses, band saws, arc welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, plasma arc cutters, etc., to modify metals used to perform fabrications or repairs. 

Assists Metal Fabricators with the installation of ductwork as needed.

Communicates by two-way radio with equipment maintenance personnel.  Drives a pick-up truck to various work sites at the airport.

Performs recurring duties such as cleaning shop/work area, inputting information, and completing work orders via computer for all equipment built, maintained, or repaired.

May substitute for the Leader in that person’s absence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Four years of progressively responsible experience in welding/metal fabrication including: designing, fabricating, repairing, modifying, and/or replacing metal parts and fixtures for structures and/or stationary or mobile equipment.

Full performance (journey) level knowledge of, and skill in, welding and welding processes such as Heli arc, spot, brazing, soldering, flame, inert gas shielded, and arc-cutting.

Skill in using tools, technical manuals, schematics, materials, and other equipment and guides in journey-level welding work.

Ability to analyze data and information (including blueprints and schematics).

Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures to do so.

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Ability to interact with contacts in a businesslike, customer service-oriented manner.

Skill in using a computer and computerized work order and time, and attendance systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience designing, modifying, and/or replacing metal parts and fixtures on structures or large-scale industrial mobile and stationary equipment in an airport or large, complex commercial or industrial environment.

Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

EDUCATION

A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver’s license in good standing.

Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days of hire, promotion, or placement into the position.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Operates vehicle airside and landside (requires AOA permit).

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quality, quantity, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

Is subject to hold-over and recall on a 24-hour basis for essential services and emergencies such as snow removal.

May work various shifts, as needed.  May work night hours or weekends.

May bend, stoop, crouch, and work in cramped positions; carries/moves objects weighing 50+ pounds; may work from mobile lifts, ladders, and extreme heights.

Is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, unpleasant odors, and hazardous fumes and substances; noise from revving diesel engines; flying sparks, glare of torches, and heated materials. Wears personal protective equipment as required.

May work in inclement weather conditions and/or in direct sunlight.

Subject to pre-employment, annual, and exit lung capacity screening as required by OSHA.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

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