Waste Connections has an immediate position available for a Welder located in North Platte, Nebraska.  In this position you will wear a few different hats but main duties will include welding, fabricating and compactor repair. This is a full time, long term position with a great company.  If you don't mind getting your hands dirty and are a self-motivated, hardworking individual with good communication skills we want to talk to you.

WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US!

• CULTURE:   It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.

• INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Perform welding and repair of trash/compactor containers, compactor repairs and trash trucks metal repair in our fleet.
•Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards.
•Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
•Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks and work as a team.
•Ability to work hours.
•Repo & container deliveries

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
•Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
•Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
•Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair containers in the yard. Usually well-lighted and ventilated. Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•Valid Nebraska drivers license. 
•Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
•Forklift experience preferred.
•2 years of experience preferred.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at https://careers.wasteconnections.com/ . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.