Welder/Fabricator

El Dorado Disposal, a Waste Connections company, has an immediate position available for a Welder/Fabricator in Placerville, CA. In this position you will do many things, but your main duties will include welding, fabricating trucks and container repair.

This is a full-time, long-term position with a great company. If you don't mind getting your hands dirty and are a self-motivated, hardworking individual with good communication skills, we want to talk to you.

Starting Pay is $35.00 per hour depending on experience.

Schedule is a Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• We perform welding and repair of trash/compactor containers, compactor repairs and trash trucks metal repair in our fleet.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Use plasma cutter, stick and wire feed welders as well as torch, air, and electrical tools to either cut out, grind buff and/or replace damaged areas.
• Work with the lead/manager to maintain inventory of steel used for body repairs.
• Develop work schedule to limit downtime of equipment and prioritize repairs.
• Replace defective bolts and make minor repairs to containers. Repair rails, doors, patch holes etc.
• Drive a forklift as needed.
• Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks and work as a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair containers in the yard. Usually, well-lit and ventilated. Sometimes it is necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Driver's License.
• Experience in welding / fabricating.
• Experience in electrical and hydraulics is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term & short-term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.