Welder

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

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

Upper River Services is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training, and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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