Entry Level Welder

Power & Construction Group, Inc. provides a variety of commercial construction services to support our clients, emphasizing honesty, integrity, safety and hard work. We collaborate closely with our clients throughout every project phase, crafting custom solutions tailored to their needs. Our diverse team of creative problem solvers is dedicated to delivering projects safely, reliably, and innovatively. We prioritize open communication and teamwork to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients.

Job Summary: Our Utility Structures Division is looking for entry level welders and are responsible to assist the Senior Welder with daily tasks while learning the process and plans to advance. This position travels Monday-Friday and is generally home on the weekends.

Reports to:  Foreman

Essential Functions:

• Learn from senior welder
• Prep areas to receive welding
• Keep Senior Welder supplied with tools and necessities
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Assist welders in cleaning up work sites and setting up welding equipment
• Set up and operate hand and power tools particular to the welding trade
• Prepare all material surfaces that need to weld and ensure that there is no rust or dust on them
• Position and align parts that need to be welded according to the Specifications
• Keep track of materials, tools, and equipment needed for welding projects and inform supervisor in case of shortages
• Set up ladders and scaffolding for special cases
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Additional Responsibilities:

• Come with a small assortment of tools of trade
• Digging with hand shovel or bar to expose live utilities, heavy lifting, climbing into and out of trenches, handling forms, placing concrete.
• Accomplishes all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to pass and maintain a current DOT physical
• Valid drivers license
• Have no lifting or physical restrictions
• OSHA 10 Certification strongly preferred
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with the public and clients
• Work outdoors year-round in all types of weather
• Demonstrate safe and proper use and maintenance of all company tools and equipment

Compensation:

• $25.00-$27.00 per hour based on experience
  • Employees receive a generous per diem for the week to cover hotels and food, in addition to their hourly wage. Weekly per diem checks issued where room and board are applicable.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Prescription eyewear coverage
• Annual boot allowance
• Employee referral program!

P&CG is an Equal Employment, Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a DOT physical, drug screen, driver's license check and other role-specific pre-employment requirements.