Truck Welder - 2nd Shift

Summary

Ready to spark up your career? Athens Services is seeking a skilled Truck Welder to join our team, where you'll be the driving force behind our fleet's welding repairs and fabrications. Reporting to the Fleet Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, you'll operate manual and automated welding equipment, ensuring our vehicles and equipment are in top-notch condition.

With experience in welding, including MIG, Arc Welding, and fabrication skills, you'll be a key player in our maintenance team. Your ability to fabricate parts, perform safety inspections, and communicate welding issues effectively will set you apart.

At Athens Services, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K with profit sharing & match, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be a key player in our success!

The Truck Welder reports to the Fleet Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. The Truck Welder is personally responsible for truck and body welding repairs, fabrication of new and/or replacement parts for dump trucks, trailers and truck work bodies.

About the role

• Operate manual and automated welding equipment to repair vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to fabricate parts and/or components relative to need or availability.
• Performs safety inspections and checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able in flat and vertical planes (all position welding), examines for successful welds for depth and penetration (i.e. bead size and other specifications).
• Completes required paperwork associated with repairing vehicles and equipment; to include documentation of parts usage, and repair times.
• Attendance and successful accomplishment of all safety and compliance training.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Trade School Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in welding: MIG, Arc Welding and fabrication.
• Familiar with DOT CHP repair processes and controls for Drivers Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate Truck Welder issues and required repairs.
• Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with applicable OSHA rules and regulations.
• Consistently behaves in a manner that is appropriate and professional.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information.
• Valid Class C Driver's License.
• Acceptable Driver's Record.
• Must possess personal tools.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English / Spanish.
• Welder Certification.
• CDL Class A / B with air brake endorsement.
• Heavy equipment operation experience.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Physical:
• Seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
• Problem solving, standing, oral communication, analytical ability, Handling (holding), organization, concentration, Eye/hand coordination, working with interruptions & interpersonal abilities continuously.
• Sitting, written communication, balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling & walking frequently.
• Pushing & reaching occasionally.
• Environmental:
• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, noise, grease, oil, hot/cold temperatures, standing on concrete & vibration continuously.
• Exposure to electrical hazards, chemicals, and uneven or slippery surfaces frequently.
• Works inside & outside.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 3:30 pm - 12:00 am with rotating Saturdays

Salary

$36.02- $37.40 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment