Welder/Fabricator

The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time vacancy in the Fleet Maintenance area within the General Services Department to perform journey-level welding and fabrication in the maintenance and repairs of District vehicles, equipment, substation structures, irrigation systems, and power plants. ***Any qualified individual may apply*** ***.*** This is a non-exempt position and is allocated to the Utility Services and Maintenance Bargaining Unit. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Welder/Fabricator vacancies that may occur within the District through May 22, 2026. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: - Repair and fabrication of metal items utilizing metal working equipment including layout and design work; - Fabrication of sheet metal items such as boxes, trays, covers and vents; fabricate and repair grates, structures, railings; - Fabrication and installation of truck bodies and beds, trailers and other specialty items for any/all other District Departments; - Build up and hard face worn areas on construction equipment buckets and blades; body and fender work along with painting; - Repairs cracks and other structural defects in aerial trucks, digger trucks, truck mounted cranes and trailers; - Fabrication of specialty items and tools; - Fabrication from drawings, blueprints and sketches; Performs welding and fabrication repairs in the field. **Other Related Duties** Other duties as assigned. Any combination of education, experience, knowledge and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications. A typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge and abilities would be: **Education**: High school diploma or equivalent. Course work from an accredited four (4) year trade school, college or university in welding, mechanical drawing and blueprint reading. **Experience**: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in journey-level welding and fabrication. Experience in performing automotive repair is desirable. **Knowledge and Abilities**: - Knowledge of all types of welding including; electric, oxy-acetylene, and mig/tig; - Knowledge and ability to perform code quality welding and cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals; - Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the trade; hazards and safety precautions; metal forming, tempering, hardening, sharpening and soldering; - Knowledge of DOT regulations for body installation and modifications; - Knowledge and ability to safely operate equipment such as but not limited to: metal lathe, iron worker, metal shear, ban saw, power forging hammer, box and pan brake, and metal milling machine; - Knowledge of basic auto mechanics, hydraulics and electrical systems; - Ability to visualize special projects; determine proper work method, design, engineer, layout, fabricate and evaluate completed project; - Ability to identify different types and grades of metal and determine proper repair and fabrication procedures; - Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others; - Ability to maintain accurate records of materials, work time and other information as required; - Ability to safely work in a confined space and from elevated platform; - Ability to perform facility fabrication and repairs including but not limited to: steel building structures, automated drive through gates, high pressure washers, car wash, fuel dispensing station, material supporting racks, lighting systems, air compressors, and electric roll up doors; - Ability to instruct others in the use of welding equipment and techniques. **Special Requirements**: Must have a California Class C driver's license, possession of a certified welding certificate is required. Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application no later than **5:00 pm, Friday, July 31, 2026.** Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited…