Welder (Shop)

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match and Company Co

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced bridge welder for full-time, year-round work. You will read welding notations, select fillers, and field-weld critical bridge elements while coordinating with shop and field teams. The role requires 2+ years in construction/bridge welding, valid certifications, and DOT screening.

Overtime, nights, weekends may apply. Base pay ranges from $20.00 to $35.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and a robust total

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating as a construction/bridge welder.
• Current and valid certification for ¾” and lower required; AWS D1.1 and D1.5 preferred or ability to obtain certificates.
• Knowledge of construction site best practices and safety procedures.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT physical/drug screening.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; 7 years without major violations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate angle grinders and other small tools to prepare parts for welding.
• Read and interpret standard welding notations.
• Select proper materials, measure and cut to specifications.
• Field - welds on pile, bearings, SIP decking and other bridge structural elements.
• Shop – fabricate and repair buckets, blades, trench boxes, vehicle parts, and specialized tools.
• Select proper fillers for jobs based on prior experience or project instructions.
• Coordinate with field and/or shop for required schedule of repairs.
• Operate welding truck and maintain materials, tools and equipment on the truck.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Bridge welding

Safety compliance

DOT awareness

Tools

Angle grinders

Welding equipment

Field tools

Job description

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience operating as a construction/bridge welder.
• Current and valid certification for ¾” and lower required. AWS D1.1 and D1.5 certification preferred, or the practical field knowledge to obtain certificates.
• Knowledge of construction site best practices and safety procedure.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT physical/drug screening.
• Valid drivers license with clean driving record (No major traffic violations, tickets or accidents for the last 7 years.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate angle grinders and other small tools to prepare parts for welding.
• Read and interpret standard welding notations.
• Select proper materials, measure and cut to specifications.
• Field - Field install welds, including weld pile, bearings, SIP decking and other bridge structural elements.
• Shop – Fabricate and repair buckets, blades, trench boxes, vehicle parts, and specialized tools.
• Select proper fillers for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions.
• Coordinate with field and/or shop for required schedule of repairs.
• Operator welding truck and maintains the materials, tools and equipment on the truck.

Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Location: Richmond, VA Region

Working Hours: Start time is 6:00 AM. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

For this role the base hourly range is $20.00-$35.00. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug‑free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

For more information on Equal Opportunity, you may visit this link.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.