What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Waste Industries?
Safely perform metal working activities including but not limited to job lay out, welding, cutting, fabricating, grinding and painting in structural and nonstructural applications.
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
GFL Environmental is one of North America's leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.
Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
Our Mechanics safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely, so our Drivers can continue to keep local neighborhoods clean and safe, by courteously and efficiently providing waste removal and environmental services to customers.
Key Responsibilities
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
GFL Environmental is one of North America's leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.
Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
- 15 days of paid time off
- 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with an employer match
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
Our Mechanics safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely, so our Drivers can continue to keep local neighborhoods clean and safe, by courteously and efficiently providing waste removal and environmental services to customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate specified welding equipment to fabricate and perform repairs on new and used solid waste handling equipment.
- Repair and prep equipment for painting including painting assigned equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of services performed.
- Maintain inventory of supplies.
- Maintain clean work area in shop or on job site and any assigned vehicles.
- Assist other shop employees with repairs and duties.
- Inspect and maintain assigned hand tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order, notifying Shop Manager of needed repairs.
- Ensure quality, efficient and safe completion of all repairs.
- Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all Company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
- Attend safety and branch meetings.
- Provide basic personal tools such as welding shield, basic hand wrenches, etc.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
- High School Diploma or GED desired.
- Certification of basic welding skills and/or two years experience in welding/fabricating.
- Possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred
- Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
- Possess ability to maintain continuous mental and visual attention.
- Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others
- Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work in usually loud conditions
- Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
- Occasionally work in high precarious places.
- Work environment is usually loud.
- Work in close, tight spaces to include confines spaces.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
