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Welder

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $26.67 - $28.86 hourly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Perform journeyman-level welding, fabrication, and mechanical work in the repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of City-owned vehicles and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED certification with completion of a program in welding from a vocational/technical school and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a welder; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

American Welding Society GMAW D1.1 certification is desired.

Willing to work weekends, holidays, nights, and extended hours in emergencies at times under adverse weather conditions.

Must possess hand tools up to 1 inch in size suitable for repair of light and heavy automotive and construction equipment.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement.

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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.