What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet/Transfer Station Welder- Yakima, WA position at Waste Connections?
Yakima Waste a Waste Connections Company, is looking to hire a Welder to join our team in Yakima, Washington.
Schedule will be Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. (Schedule maybe subject to change depending on site needs)
Hourly Wage is $20.00-$25.00/HR/DOE
Why Join Us?
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Wage Range is $20-25/HR
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Schedule will be Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. (Schedule maybe subject to change depending on site needs)
Hourly Wage is $20.00-$25.00/HR/DOE
Why Join Us?
- CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.
- INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
- RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.
- Main duties will be welding and fabrication on Drop Boxes, Compactors, Containers and Truck Fleet.
- Ability to effectively communicate and understand needed repairs and/or tasks.
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
- Welding, painting, and grinding responsibilities.
- Welding/Cutting abilities to include MIG, TIG, Stick, Aluminum, Plastic, Brazing, Carbon Arc, Plasma Cutting, OXY Acetylene, MAP Gas and Propane.
- Utilize needle scaler, grinder, drill, drill press, sanders, band saw, hand tools, hammers, sledgehammer, tape measure, shear, metal brake, angle finder, level, and shop press.
- Driving a forklift.
- Available to help Mechanics in maintenance shop as required.
- General cleaning responsibilities.
- Equipment safety checks: air compressors, welders, ladders, extension cords, miscellaneous hand tools.
- Maintain and track inventory of parts and supplies.
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
- Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
- Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
- 3 years of experience as a Heavy-Duty Welding
- Ability to Stand for 8 Hour Shifts.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continuously throughout and 8 hour shift.
- Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
- Work environment may be indoors in a shop or outdoors. Usually, well-light and ventilated. Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Generous 401K Plan
- Paid time off
- Uniforms/Safety Gear
- Yearly Boot allowances!
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Wage Range is $20-25/HR
#ACBoost
Salary : $20 - $25