GFL Environmental is looking for an experienced Welder to join our team in Cranbrook, British Columbia! As a welder you will safely perform metal working activities including but not limited to job lay out, welding, cutting, fabricating, grinding and painting in structural and nonstructural applications. The ideal candidate is seeking an opportunity to work in an innovative environment working with a variety of equipment and will thrive in a positive, team oriented and supportive culture.
About GFL
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
- Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
- We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
- With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
- We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
- We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
- GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search "GFL" to see our stock performance
Why Join TEAM GREEN
- Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
- Retirement Savings options
- Possible Over Time
- Excellent Work life balance
- Great advancement opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate specified welding equipment to fabricate and perform repairs on new and used solid waste handling equipment
- Repair and prep equipment for painting including painting assigned equipment
- Maintain accurate records of services performed
- Maintain inventory of supplies
- Maintain clean work area in shop or on job site and any assigned vehicles
- Assist other shop employees with repairs and duties
- Inspect and maintain assigned hand tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order, notifying Shop Manager of needed repairs
- Ensure quality, efficient and safe completion of all repairs
- Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision
- Attend safety and branch meetings
- Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all Company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management
Requirements:
- Certification of basic welding skills and/or two years experience in welding/fabricating
- Possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds
- Ability to work in usually loud conditions
- Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
- Work in close, tight spaces to include confines spaces
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]