Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Container Shop Welder
Repair, weld, and maintain containers and roll‑off boxes.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Container Welder/Fabricator is responsible for repairing, painting, and maintaining containers and roll‑off boxes. This role ensures containers are functional and meet safety standards. Key duties include performing repairs and maintenance on front, rear, and roll‑off containers, welding steel and aluminum components with MIG and ARC equipment, and fabricating steel parts using brakes, shears, plasma cutters, or torches. The technician also installs lids and wheels, paints repaired units, and installs company and safety decals according to standard diagrams. Complex repairs are escalated to the supervisor, and all required paperwork is completed.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸container repair
- ▸mig welding
- ▸fabrication
- ▸painting
- ▸equipment install
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
Candidates must be certified welders with advanced knowledge of MIG and stick welding, plasma cutters, and airless paint sprayers. Familiarity with hand tools, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to follow directions with minimal supervision are required. The position requires at least one year of welding experience or completion of a welding program and works a 6 AM–2:30 PM shift. The hourly rate is $39.25 with eligibility for a bonus plan.
Requirements
- ▸certified welder
- ▸mig welding
- ▸stick welding
- ▸plasma cutter
- ▸paint sprayer
- ▸1-year experience
Benefits
The company’s values—Safety, Commitment to Serve, Environmental Responsibility, Drive, and Human‑Centered—guide daily actions, fostering an inclusive culture with an 86 % employee engagement score. Republic Services invests in technology, offers extensive learning opportunities, and strives to leave the world better through sustainability initiatives. Eligible employees can participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, retirement, and paid time off options. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short- and long-term disability • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • 401(k) plan with a generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
Onsite