Welder

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Welder to join the team in Elkhart, IN.

About the role

The Welder is responsible for welding, fabrication, and repair work on containers, compactors, trucks, trailers, and other waste industry equipment. This position supports the maintenance team by ensuring equipment is repaired safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and repair of trash containers, trash compactors, and trash trucks in our fleet.
• Inspect equipment to identify structural damage and repair needs.
• Measure, cut, fit, and weld metal components according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Stick welding and 2 years experience in MIG welding.
• Fabrication experience is a must.
• Proven critical thinking skills.
• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement preferred.

Pay

$21.00/hr based on experience, plus approximately 10 hours of overtime weekly (overtime is time and a half after 40 hours).

Schedule

5:00 AM start time averaging approximately 10 hours per day, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Benefits

• Safety Bonuses – get rewarded for your safe habits.
• Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account options.
• Generous matching 401(K).
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account.
• Long-term & short-term disability, life insurance.