Welder - Solid Waste

Department

Solid Waste Department, Organizational Unit:
Disposal

Permanent, 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.

• 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 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.

• 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 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