Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, has an immediate position available for a Welder in Anchorage, AK! In this position you will wear a few different hats but main duties will include welding, fabricating and compactor repair. This is a full time, long term position with a great company. If you don't mind getting your hands dirty and are a self-motivated, hardworking individual with good communication skills, we want to talk to you.
The typical schedule is 6am-4pm (10 hour shift) either Monday - Thursday, or Tuesday - Friday. Pay will depend on experience and certifications, but will start around $23-25/hour.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform welding and repair of trash/compactor containers, compactor repairs and trash trucks metal repair in our fleet.
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks and work as a team.
Assist with roll cart delivery to our local customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair containers in the yard. Usually well-lighted and ventilated. Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive a forklift and other trucks in the yard.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experienced in Stick and MIG welding and using a cutting torch.
Experience is a plus as is a working knowledge of hydraulics.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
