Description

Key responsibilities include performing minor repairs, applying various welding processes (arc, gas, aluminum, brazing, soft soldering), and repairing compactors, containers, and carts. The role also involves preventive maintenance inspections, diagnosing and repairing electrical and hydraulic systems, conducting safety checks, completing paperwork in fleet maintenance software, and assisting senior welders.

The welder performs service calls, flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, and notching of metal and plastic parts, works within Standard Repair Times, follows prints, drawings, and verbal instructions, and uses standard hand tools and measuring equipment. All work must maintain a clean, safe area in compliance with corporate/OSHA standards and established safety procedures.

• Perform minor repairs and fabricate/repair compactors, containers, and carts using various welding techniques.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Execute safety inspections, flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, and notching of metal/plastic parts.
• Complete repair documentation in fleet maintenance software, tracking parts and labor time.
• Assist senior welders and respond to service calls within Standard Repair Times.
• Follow prints, drawings, and verbal instructions; use standard shop hand tools and measuring devices.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment adhering to corporate and OSHA standards.

Requirements

Required qualifications include at least two years of prior experience. No additional preferred qualifications are listed.

WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada, providing accommodations as required. The position may require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for air travel or access to federal property.

• Required: minimum 2 years of relevant welding experience.
• Must obtain or possess a REAL ID (or TSA‑approved alternative) for travel or federal property access.

Benefits

Shift: Monday to Friday, 6 am–4:30 pm. Pay: $25 per hour. Under general supervision, the welder applies appropriate welds to fabricate or repair compactors, containers and carts.

WM offers a competitive total compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays and personal days. WM is North America’s largest waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider, committed to safety, sustainability and equal employment opportunity.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays and personal days.

Training + Development

Interview process

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