Welder 1

Wastebuilt Environmental Solutions, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental Plan Options

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Wastequip’s mobile division is hiring a Welder / Service Mechanic for our Lithia Springs, GA facility. Travel to customer sites for service and warranty repairs is required, with some work completed at our site. Pay ranges from $24.00 to $34.95 per hour, depending on experience.

The role demands HVAC? no, but hydraulic and electrical diagnostics, chassis prep, and welding work on Class 8 trucks. You’ll maintain vehicle performance, perform test drives, manage records, and ensure safety standards

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Truck or Heavy equipment mechanic.
• Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic components.
• Chassis prep experience.
• Welding experience required.
• Proficiency in welding and fabricating.
• General mechanical abilities with Diesel Trucks or Heavy Construction Equipment.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Refuse (Waste Truck) experience is preferred.
• Ability to ride in a vehicle for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• On the road doing jobs at client sites.
• Automotive/Class 8 truck chassis hydraulic schematic and pressure evaluation.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Skills

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Truck/Heavy equipment mechanics

Customer service

Chassis prep

Reading instructions

Safety-conscious

Job description

Job Description:DescriptionWastequip’s mobile division has an immediate opportunity for a Welder /Service Mechanic to support our Lithia Springs, GA manufacturing operation. Wastequip WRX provides repair services and maintenance. The ideal candidate will Travel to customers' sites to perform service/warranty repair work. Work may also be performed onsite at our facility.Pay Range: $24.00 - $34.95 (based on experience)Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications,On the road doing jobs at client sitesAutomotive/Class 8 truck chassis hydraulic schematic and pressure evaluation.Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.Increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.Ability to lift 50lbs plus, bend, stoop, kneel and climb ladders.Above all, must be able to work closely with co-workers or other team members.Looking for the right individuals that show integrity, in self and in their work.QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.3-5 years’ experience as a Truck or Heavy equipment mechanicAbility to read and comprehend verbal and written instructionsAble to troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic componentsChassis prep experience.Welding experience required.Proficiency in welding and fabricatingGeneral mechanical abilities with Diesel Trucks or Heavy Construction EquipmentMust have good customer service skills.Refuse (Waste Truck) experience is preferredAbility to ride in a vehicle for long periods of timeCompany Benefits:2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical PlansPrescription (Rx) InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental PlansVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)Health Care FSADependent Care FSACompany Paid Base Life InsuranceCompany Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment InsuranceCompany Paid Business Travel Accident InsuranceCompany Paid Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company MatchVoluntary Pet InsuranceVacation and Personal/Sick TimePaid Grandparent LeavePaid Bonding LeaveAdoption AssistanceEducation Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)About WastequipWastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.