Welder

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. In this role, you will perform fabrication, welding, repairs, and maintenance on new and used solid waste handling equipment. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate welding equipment to fabricate and repair solid waste handling equipment.

• Prep equipment for painting and perform painting duties as assigned.

• Maintain accurate records of services and repairs performed.

• Track and manage supply inventory.

• Keep workspaces—including shop areas, job sites, and vehicles—clean and organized.

• Support fellow shop team members with repairs and related tasks.

• Inspect and maintain personal tools and equipment; report repair needs to the Shop Manager.

• Ensure all work meets quality, efficiency, and safety standards.

• Follow all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Attend scheduled safety and branch meetings.

• Provide basic personal tools (e.g., welding shield, hand wrenches).

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Basic welding certification and/or a minimum of two years’ welding/fabrication experience required.

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

• Must meet company standards for safety-sensitive work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus on tasks.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

• Reliable, safety-minded, and self-motivated.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.

• Must possess strong visual acuity, including depth perception and color vision.

• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs.

• Comfortable working in loud and physically demanding environments.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to loud noise, extreme temperatures, humidity, mechanical parts, vibration, chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.

• Occasional work at heights and in confined spaces.

• Work is conducted in both indoor and outdoor environments, often requiring the use of personal protective equipment.

 

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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