Welder

About the role

WELDER

Full benefit package available and an opportunity to earn up to 10% of your wages with our year-end bonus program. Plus, a $2,000.00 hiring bonus. Must be hired before August 31 to be eligible.

Starting Pay

$25.00/Hour - $30.00/Hour

Working Schedule and Conditions

• Eight (8) hour days, Monday - Friday
• Occasional daily overtime and weekend work required
• Must work outside in varying temperatures and weather conditions, and daylight or darkness
• Duties occasionally performed indoors
• Duties occasionally performed in confined spaces
• Working on barge decks, barge covers, and in the cargo hold (hopper)

Essential Functions

• Handle and use equipment and tools necessary to prep, weld, and repair barges
• Preference will be given to individuals proficient in stick and wire feed welding
• Preference will be given to individuals with the ability to weld in overhead, flat, and/or vertical locations

Additional Functions

• 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
• Must be able to work well independently or as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Climbing ladders and stairs
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Entering and working in confined spaces
• Repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and stretching
• Lifting equipment ranging from less than ten (10lbs) to weights in excess of one hundred (100 lbs) pounds
• Walking on steel decks for extended periods of time

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

• The use of PPE is required. Required PPE is provided by the Company.
• Must be able to wear:
• - Personal flotation devices
• - Gloves
• - Steel-toed boots
• - Hard hats
• - Ear and eye protection
• - Welding protective equipment
• - Weather dictated clothing
• - Equipment designed to prevent inhaling of foreign substances

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer