Welder at City of Garland

Summary

Provide welding and/or painting repairs and maintenance of commercial containers and facilities as needed. Pick up and deliver containers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Repair, paint and maintain commercial containers.
• Use welding equipment to repair all sizes of commercial containers (roll offs, front loads, and compactors), such as sleeves, lids and bottoms.
• Fabricate parts as needed for repairs.
• Perform minor repairs, painting, installations, or other tasks as needed at Solid Waste and Recycling Services site.
• Keep in contact with internal and external customers by telephone.
• Transport commercial containers needing paint or repair to the shop or holding area.
• Deliver new or repaired containers to customers.
• Turn in completed work orders indicating finished repairs to containers to Customer Service.
• Drive and operate forklift truck.
• Pick up service orders for delivery or exchange of commercial containers.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Class B Texas Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire.
• 1+ years’ experience operating as a commercial welder
  
  

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience welding fabrication and painting
• Class B CDL
• Driving experience with a good driving record
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and write, read maps and perform basic math
• Advanced skill in MIG, TIG and stick welding
• Skill in air arc gouging
• Skill in utilizing a cutting torch
• Skill in utilizing a plasma cutter
• Skill in aluminum and various metal welding
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Ability to obtain Class B Texas Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire.
• Current and valid welding certification is preferred but not required.
  
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent frequently works exposed to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.