Welder - Bridge Structure Certified

Curtis Contracting, Inc.; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401K Program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Job summary

Curtis Contracting, Inc. is looking for a skilled welder to travel across Virginia for various welding and pipe rehabilitation projects. This role involves using different welding techniques and handling tasks such as installing silt fences, filling sandbags, and maintaining equipment safety. The position offers health and dental insurance, a 401K program, and paid leave. Candidates must have proven welding experience and the ability to work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a welder (D1.5 Certified).
• Able to operate angle grinders and other tools safely.
• Experience with manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various locations throughout Virginia for welding projects.
• Perform tasks including welding and installing silt fences.
• Maintain welding equipment to ensure safety and productivity.

Skills

Welding experience

Ability to pass x-ray tests

Experience with TIG and MMA welding

Use of electrical or manual tools

Read and interpret technical documents

Knowledge of safety standards

Professional welding certification

Job description

This position travels to different locations throughout Virginia for welding and pipe rehabilitation projects. It incorporates the duties of a welder and a general laborer, and often requires additional tasks such as installing silt fences, filling sand bags, installing sheet piles, and removing debris from existing pipe.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers, etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Connect pipe by welding pieces together at the butt joint and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety, productivity, or the equipment itself

Requirements and Skills

• Proven experience as a welder (D1.5 Certified)
• Capable of passing x‑ray tests
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA, etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, clamps, grinders, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face shield, gloves, etc.)
• Professional certification (e.g., an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus
• Ability and willingness to perform labor work and other tasks as requiredWillingness to work outside and in extreme conditions as needed
• Willingness to travel and work on the road as needed

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401K Program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave

Curtis Contracting, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.