Welder- Commercial Refuse Division

City of Savannah; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a Welder to perform welding and maintenance on compactors, dumpsters, and roll-off containers. The role includes repairing equipment, delivering dumpsters, and preparing schedules and reports.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with welding training and 1 year of welding experience, plus a valid driver’s license and a pre-employment background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with welding education and 1 year welding experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
• Background investigation and post-offer medical screen are required prior to employment.
• Knowledge of welding tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of solid waste equipment.
• Ability to establish priorities and organize work.
• Ability to repair and maintain department equipment.
• Ability in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs cutting and welding operations on machinery and equipment.
• Maintains and repairs trash dumpsters, roll-off containers, and compactors.
• Delivers and locates refuse dumpsters.
• Prepares daily route schedules for crew assignments.
• Prepares daily activity reports.
• Paints and sanitizes refuse dumpsters.
• Maintains inventory of dumpsters, containers and compactors.
• Operates box truck.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Repair & maintenance

Prioritization

Equipment maintenance

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational welding training

Tools

Welding equipment

Box truck operation

Driver's license

Job description

We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 12 paid holidays!

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

The Welder performs welding duties in the repair and maintenance of compactors, dumpsters, and roll-off containers.

• Performs cutting and welding operations on machinery and equipment.


• Maintains and makes repairs to refuse dumpsters and roll-off containers.


• Repairs and maintains trash compactors.


• Delivers and locates refuse dumpsters.


• Prepares daily route schedules for crew assignments.


• Prepares daily activity reports.


• Paints and sanitizes refuse dumpsters.


• Maintains inventory of dumpsters, containers and compactors.


• Operates box truck.


• Prepares daily route schedules for crew assignments.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED plus additional vocational education in welding with one (1) year of flat, horizontal or other welding experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of welding tools and techniques.


• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of solid waste equipment.


• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.


• Skill in the repair and maintenance of department equipment.


• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Standards:

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city ordinances, divisions and department standard operating procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related welding duties.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain department equipment. Success in this position contributes to the provision of efficient and effective services.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts and cold or inclement weather conditions. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.