Welder

Upper River Services LLC • Saint Paul, MN

3d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Upper River Services is seeking a skilled Welder to perform welding and repair work on barges. This role involves working both indoors and outdoors in various conditions, including confined spaces and elevated platforms. The Welder will be responsible for preparing, welding, and repairing barges, as well as assisting with barge cleaning, handling lines and rigging, and operating company equipment. The position requires the ability to work independently or as part of a team and adhere to all safety regulations, including the use of provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• Proficient in stick and wire feed welding
• Ability to weld in overhead, flat, and/or vertical locations
• Must be able to work well independently or as part of a team
• Must be able to work outside in varying temperatures and weather conditions, and daylight or darkness
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to perform repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and stretching
• Must be able to lift equipment ranging from less than ten (10lbs) to weights in excess of one hundred (100 lbs) pounds
• Must be able to walk on steel decks for extended periods of time
• Must be able to wear required PPE including personal flotation devices, gloves, steel-toed boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection, welding protective equipment, weather dictated clothing, and equipment designed to prevent inhaling of foreign substances

Responsibilities

• Handle and use equipment and tools necessary to prep, weld, and repair barges
• Assist with barge cleaning as directed
• Handle lines and rigging to moor barges to docks and other barges
• Visually inspect tanks for excess water
• Operate pumps to remove excess water from tanks
• Operate Company equipment
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full benefit package available
• Year-end bonus program (up to 10% of wages)
• $2,000.00 hiring bonus (must be hired before August 31 to be eligible)

What This Job Offers

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