Senior Welder

6:00AM-8:00PM M-F

A Senior Welder in the Vehicle Maintenance Department is responsible for performing repair, fabrication and maintenance on vehicles and/or the vehicle components. This position routinely requires working along side other maintenance technicians on moderate to major repairs.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and makes necessary repairs, adjustments, or replacements.
• Weld components using Mig and Arc welding equipment. May also require some brazing skills.
• Fabricate steel components on trucks.
• Ensure all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order.
• Assist less experienced technicians with repairs, maintenance assignments, and adjustments.
• May assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed.
• Service fleet vehicles per company maintenance schedules and/or from driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).
• Maintain accurate records (time, maintenance orders, and parts usage) on the computer/tablet.
• Perform repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies, and ensures same of others in the department.
• Complete adjustments, repairs, and component replacements to vehicles, equipment, and related components.
• May assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Excellent welding and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas).
• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Proficient in the use and interpretation of installation diagrams and troubleshooting manuals.
• Familiar with the use of schematics, wiring diagrams, and related troubleshooting guides pertaining to medium and heavy vehicle operations.
• Familiar with the use of schematics, wiring diagrams, and related troubleshooting guides pertaining to medium and heavy vehicle operations.
• Knowledge of small shop tools, MIG/ARC and stick welding.
• Cutting torch skills; ability to use plasma cutter.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.