Welder

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.

Shirley is a leading provider of comprehensive transportation and heavy civil construction services in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Our core values guide the way we do business. Our steadfast commitment to safety and innovation, and our pride and belief in our people are fundamental to our continued success. Our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to create a rewarding work environment, promote a culture of teamwork, and provide opportunities for professional development.

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is accepting application for a Welder to join our team.

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 5 years.) preferred.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Operator 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.
  
  

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.