Welder

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Garland seeks a skilled Welder/Maintainer to repair, paint and maintain commercial containers for Solid Waste and Recycling Services. You will weld sleeves, lids and bottoms, fabricate parts, and transport containers to the shop or customers.

This full-time position requires MIG, TIG and stick welding proficiency, ability to read maps and perform basic math, and a Class B Texas CDL within 6 months of hire. A good driving record is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire.
• 1+ years' experience operating as a commercial welder.

Responsibilities

• Repair, paint and maintain commercial containers.
• Use welding equipment to repair containers (sleeves, lids, bottoms).
• Fabricate parts as needed for repairs.
• Perform minor repairs, painting, or other tasks at Solid Waste and Recycling Services site.
• Keep in contact with customers by telephone.
• Transport containers to shop or holding area for paint/repair.
• Deliver new or repaired containers to customers.
• Turn in completed work orders to Customer Service.
• Drive and operate forklift truck.
• Pick up service orders for delivery or exchange of containers.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Forklift operation

Reading maps and basic math

Tools

Cutting torch

Plasma cutter

Air arc gouging

Job description

Summary

Provide welding and/or painting repairs and maintenance of commercial containers and facilities as needed. Pick up and deliver containers.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair, paint and maintain commercial containers.
• Use welding equipment to repair all sizes of commercial containers (roll offs, front loads, and compactors), such as sleeves, lids and bottoms.
• Fabricate parts as needed for repairs.
• Perform minor repairs, painting, installations, or other tasks as needed at Solid Waste and Recycling Services site.
• Keep in contact with internal and external customers by telephone.
• Transport commercial containers needing paint or repair to the shop or holding area.
• Deliver new or repaired containers to customers.
• Turn in completed work orders indicating finished repairs to containers to Customer Service.
• Drive and operate forklift truck.
• Pick up service orders for delivery or exchange of commercial containers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire.
• 1+ years' experience operating as a commercial welder

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience welding fabrication and painting
• Class B CDL
• Driving experience with a good driving record

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and write, read maps and perform basic math
• Advanced skill in MIG, TIG and stick welding
• Skill in air arc gouging
• Skill in utilizing a cutting torch
• Skill in utilizing a plasma cutter
• Skill in aluminum and various metal welding

Licenses and Certifications

• Ability to obtain Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire.
• Current and valid welding certification is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent frequently works exposed to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.