Welder - Solid Waste
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Building Maintenance
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
- LIFT:50 lbs. or more
- CARRY:50 lbs. or more
- PUSH:50 lbs. or more
- PULL:50 lbs. or more
- STAND:5 - 8 hours
- WALK:5 - 8 hours
- SIT:5 - 8 hours
- DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
- Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring);
Operating foot controls;
Pulling;
Pushing;
Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
- Balance;
Bend;
Climb;
Crawl;
Dig;
Jump;
Kneel;
Reach;
Run;
Smell;
Stoop
- Use of both eyes;
Color Perception;
Good distant vision;
Good hearing;
Good near vision;
Good speech
- N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
- 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
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Required
Preferred
Job Industries
- Other
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