Welder Fabricator/Mobile Equipment Operator

Arcosa; Good Spring (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can leverage your skills as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator and Welder Fabricator. This dual-role position offers the chance to operate heavy machinery while also engaging in welding and fabrication tasks. You will play a vital role in supporting production goals and ensuring safety standards are met. With a commitment to employee development and a collaborative work environment, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in the aggregates industry. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive culture that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

401K with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discount Programs

Professional Training and Development Programs

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Proficient in welding techniques and able to pass a weld test.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mobile equipment and perform welding duties.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Welding (MIG, Stick, Arc)

Mechanical Aptitude

Safety Awareness

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding or Fabrication Certification

Tools

Welding Helmet

Cutting Torches

Grinders

Job description

Join Arcosa Aggregates, a company with LOADS of opportunity and stability. Arcosa Aggregates is a leading producer and distributor of construction materials and services. We are unified in our commitment to building a better world through the foundations of roads, bridges, and buildings in our communities across the United States.

Job Posting Title: Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator / Welder Fabricator (No CDL Required)
Plant City, State: Good Spring, PA
Company: Arcosa Aggregates ORV Region
Industry: Mining, Aggregates

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and safety-driven Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator / Welder Fabricator to join our aggregates operations team. This dual-role position is split evenly between operating heavy mobile equipment and performing welding and fabrication duties. The successful candidate will support production goals by safely and efficiently handling aggregate materials and maintaining mobile and plant equipment through expert-level welding and metalwork.

Day to Day
Heavy Equipment Operation

• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition
• Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
• The ability to operate at least 2 pieces of mobile equipment (haul truck, farm tractor, water truck, rubber tire backhoe, front loader, etc.)
• Operate equipment in quarry and daily hauling of material from mine pit to stockpile, plant or hopper
• Performs walk-around pre-shift safety inspections and workplace inspections.
• Identifies any safety problems or concerns and reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor including near misses and any other areas where safety can be improved
• Communicates with load and unload areas, hauls materials safely to designated areas and maintains safe speed and observes all plant traffic controls
• Operate a front-end loader to efficiently and accurately load customer trucks and maintain stockpiles.
• Maintain an effective system of communications with supervisors and customers serviced
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform structural and equipment repairs as a Welder Fabricator (MIG, Stick, Arc) on plant equipment, mobile machinery, and facility structures.
• Fabricate and modify parts, guards, chutes, and frames using cutting torches, grinders, and other metalworking tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to complete welding/fabrication projects accurately.
• Ensure all welding and fabrication work complies with safety and quality standards.

About You
Required:

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial or aggregates environment.
• Proficient in various welding techniques (MIG, Stick, Arc); ability to pass weld test if required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with mobile and fixed equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.
• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
• Positive, Team-based attitude
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
• The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred:

• Welding or fabrication certification (e.g., AWS) or equivalent formal training.
• Experience in a quarry, sand & gravel, or similar industrial setting.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations and safety best practices in an aggregate’s environment.
• Ability to operate additional machinery such as forklifts, skid steers, or manlifts.

Working Conditions and physical environment

• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, noise, vibration, dust, and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and work at heights.
• May require use of PPE including welding helmet, gloves, and hearing protection.
• While most equipment has air conditioning, there will be times when other responsibilities may require periods of work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, dry, and dusty.

Benefits
Arcosa is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401K with Employer Match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within!

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.

Qualifications Experience

Required 3 years

Welder

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