Truck Welder - 2nd Shift

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking a skilled Truck Welder to join our Fleet Maintenance team in the Los Angeles area. You will operate welding equipment (MIG/Arc) to repair vehicles and fabricate parts as needed, while performing safety inspections and documenting repairs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in welding, read technical information, and communicate welding issues clearly. Must possess personal tools and maintain OSHA safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school certification required.
• 5+ years welding experience (MIG/Arc) and fabrication.
• Familiar with DOT CHP repair processes and DVIRs.
• Ability to communicate welding issues and repairs.
• Read and understand service/technical information.
• Valid Class C Driver's License and clean record.
• Must possess personal tools and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment to repair vehicles/equipment.
• Fabricate parts/components as needed.
• Perform safety inspections on vehicles/equipment.
• Assess weld depth/penetration and bead size.
• Complete repair paperwork and parts usage records.
• Attend safety/compliance training.

Skills

MIG welding

Arc welding

Fabrication

Tool usage

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Reading technical documents

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Certification

Welder Certification (preferred)

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Summary Ready to spark up your career? Athens Services is seeking a skilled Truck Welder to join our team, where you'll be the driving force behind our fleet's welding repairs and fabrications. Reporting to the Fleet Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, you'll operate manual and automated welding equipment, ensuring our vehicles and equipment are in top-notch condition. With experience in welding, including MIG, Arc Welding, and fabrication skills, you'll be a key player in our maintenance team. Your ability to fabricate parts, perform safety inspections, and communicate welding issues effectively will set you apart. At Athens Services, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K with profit sharing & match, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

The Truck Welder reports to the Fleet Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Description

• Operate manual and automated welding equipment to repair vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to fabricate parts and/or components relative to need or availability.
• Performs safety inspections and checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able in flat and vertical planes (all position welding), examines for successful welds for depth and penetration (i.e. bead size and other specifications).
• Completes required paperwork associated with repairing vehicles and equipment; to include documentation of parts usage, and repair times.
• Attendance and successful accomplishment of all safety and compliance training.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Trade School Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in welding: MIG, Arc Welding and fabrication.
• Familiar with DOT CHP repair processes and controls for Drivers Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate Truck Welder issues and required repairs.
• Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with applicable OSHA rules and regulations.
• Consistently behaves in a manner that is appropriate and professional.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information.
• Valid Class C Driver's License.
• Acceptable Driver's Record.
• Must possess personal tools.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English / Spanish.
• Welder Certification.
• CDL Class A / B with air brake endorsement.
• Heavy equipment operation experience.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Physical: Seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously. Problem solving, standing, oral communication, analytical ability, Handling (holding), organization, concentration, Eye/hand coordination, working with interruptions & interpersonal abilities continuously. Sitting, written communication, balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling & walking frequently. Pushing & reaching occasionally. Environmental: Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, noise, grease, oil, hot/cold temperatures, standing on concrete & vibration continuously. Exposure to electrical hazards, chemicals, and uneven or slippery surfaces frequently. Works inside & outside.

Schedule

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 4:00 pm - 12:30 am with rotating Saturdays

Salary

Salary: $36.02- $37.40 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws.

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.