Welder - Solid Waste

Department:
Solid Waste Department Organizational Unit:
Disposal

Position Type:
Permanent Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$20.47 to $22.52 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa/Central Disposal Facility/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs skilled crafts and trades work in the use of acetylene and/or electric arc welding equipment for welding metal parts together or for flame cutting, as specified by layout, diagram, work order, or verbal instructions.

REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years of experience in the welding trade. Successful completion of coursework in welding at a post-secondary school may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one (1) year (1,080 class hours [1 school year] = 1 year of experience; 120 class hours = 1 month of experience). Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial driver's license with airbrake endorsement, and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

* The employee must be able to:

* LIFT: 50 lbs. or more

* CARRY: 50 lbs. or more

* PUSH: 50 lbs. or more

* PULL: 50 lbs. or more

* In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

* STAND: 5 - 8 hours

* WALK: 5 - 8 hours

* SIT: 5 - 8 hours

* DRIVE: 5 - 8 hours

* The employee must repetitively perform:

* Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring);
Operating foot controls;
Pulling;
Pushing;
Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)

* The employee must be able to:

* Balance;
Bend;
Climb;
Crawl;
Dig;
Jump;
Kneel;
Reach;
Run;
Smell;
Stoop

* The employee must have:

* Use of both eyes;
Color Perception;
Good distant vision;
Good hearing;
Good near vision;
Good speech

* Other necessary physical activities/traits

* N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Working conditions that will apply to the employee:

* At heights above/below ground level;
Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.;
In cold;
In dampness or chilly conditions;
In heat;
In high humidity;
In or with dusty conditions;
In or with moving objects or vehicles;
In or with noisy conditions;
On or with ladders or scaffolding;
On slippery or uneven walking surfaces;
With chemicals or solvents;
With electricity;
With explosives;
With feet, legs or hands in water;
With fumes, smoke, gases or flames;
With grease;
With hazardous materials;
With lawn grasses, plants, etc.;
With odors;
With oils;
With poor lighting;
With poor ventilation;
With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.);
With silica, fiberglass, etc.;
With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.);
Work alone;
Work inside;
Work outside;
Works Closely with Others

* Other working conditions:

* N/A