The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Welder in the Bureau of Fleet Services. Reporting directly to the Supervisor of Mechanics, the successful candidate will:
1. Read and work from blueprints, sketches and working drawings.
2. Properly use the various types of welding rods and machines, such as mig, tig, bore welding machines, servo graft burning machines, etc. Pre-heat and clean metal. Lay out, cut and fit materials for welding. Weld machinery and equipment. Use special hand and power tools
3. Braze various non-ferrous metals. Brush and grind welds. Perform basic rigging as required
4. Operate motor vehicles and equipment in the performance of assigned duties

We offer great benefits and programs!

Health Benefits at no or low cost with an array of health plans Defined Pension Plans
401(k) and 457(k) Retirement Savings Programs Dental and Vision Coverage
Prescription Drug Program Flexible Spending Program
Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave Training and Professional Development Opportunity for Scholarship
College Savings Program Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Programs Workplace Wellness Programs Student Loan Forgiveness Municipal Credit Union

*Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

Qualification Requirements

Five years of full-time welding experience acquired within the last ten years doing electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding in all positions on both light and heavy material. Two years of this experience must have been in oxy-acetylene welding.
License Requirements
Possession of a valid Welder's License issued by the New York City Department of Buildings, and certified for at least Class I Restricted Qualification Shop and Field (for groove welding of materials 3/4 inches or less in thickness, and for all fillet welding, both in all positions). At the time of appointment, appointees will be required to possess a Certificate of Fitness Type G38 Torch Use of 0-2 Combustion Gas, issued by the New York City Fire Department. Employees must maintain the Welder's License and the Certificate of Fitness during their employment.

Properly use the various types of welding rods and machines, such as mig, tig, bore welding machines, servo graft burning machines M5 (fleet focus)

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.