Welder

Waste Connections

3d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Royal Waste Services, a Waste Connections Company, is looking to add a Welder to our growing maintenance team. Our priority is to hire skilled welders who prioritize safety—for our drivers, our equipment, and the communities we serve. As a welder with us the minimum responsibilities are: Perform welding and fabrication on dumpsters and containers, with occasional work on truck bodies and intermodal trailer containers Drive a company flatbed vehicle to pick up parts or containers (no CDL required) Use wire feed MIG welders, plasma cutters, and torches for repair and fabrication Paint containers using rollers and brushes (no spray painting involved) Lift and move heavy materials; must lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (cranes and forklifts available) Operate a propane-powered forklift (5000 lb. capacity) and telehandler forklift -certification provided after hire Work closely with a small, two-person team—communication and teamwork are essential Prioritize safety on the job by following all safety protocols and procedures Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Welding experience (formal training not required—backyard welding is welcome)
• Experience with MIG welding and common fabrication tools
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and work safely around heavy equipment
• Comfortable working in both outdoor and indoor shop environments
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Forklift experience is a plus (certification provided after hire)
• Reliable, self-motivated, and safety-conscious
• Tools are not required to start, but employees are expected to build their toolset using the monthly tool allowance

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience is a plus (certification provided after hire)

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication on dumpsters and containers, with occasional work on truck bodies and intermodal trailer containers
• Drive a company flatbed vehicle to pick up parts or containers (no CDL required)
• Use wire feed MIG welders, plasma cutters, and torches for repair and fabrication
• Paint containers using rollers and brushes (no spray painting involved)
• Lift and move heavy materials; must lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (cranes and forklifts available)
• Operate a propane-powered forklift (5000 lb. capacity) and telehandler forklift -certification provided after hire
• Work closely with a small, two-person team—communication and teamwork are essential
• Prioritize safety on the job by following all safety protocols and procedures

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed