What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder I position at Burrtec?
Burrtec is a well established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1400 full time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through co. acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization.
We have the following position at our Fontana Hauling division:
Welder
Under general supervision, performs arc welding activities on bins and roll off containers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Will perform welding tasks of metal objects by means of arc welding apparatus
- Helps maintain appropriate inventory levels of bins and roll-off containers.
- Follows safe work practices and uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
- Prioritizes workload according to operational needs
- Major and minor repairs on vehicles
- Rail repairs, arm repairs, carriage and equalizer repairs.
- R & R of hydraulic components
- Truck body repair
- Repairs from P.M Inspections
- Performs other yard related/operational tasks as directed by supervisor
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must have familiarity with hydraulic repair systems both fluid and electrical
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience in all facets of arc welding, oxy fuel procedures is required.
PHYSICAL:
- This description requires that the individual walk, sit, stand, touch, stoop, lift and climb or move heavy objects up to 75lb on a intermittent basis
- Must have ability to stand, bend, squat and kneel.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions (heat, rain, wind, snow, fog).
- Will be exposed to moderate noise and dust levels.
We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package including 401k and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance and holidays/vacation/PSL.
