Welder

City of Garland
United States, Texas, Garland
200 North 5th Street (Show on map)
Oct 14, 2026
Summary Provide welding and/or painting repairs and maintenance of commercial containers and facilities as needed. Pick up and deliver containers. Pay Range: $19.68 - $25.28 (Depending on qualifications and experience) Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Essential Duties and Responsibilities Repair, paint and maintain commercial containers. Use welding equipment to repair all sizes of commercial containers (roll offs, front loads, and compactors), such as sleeves, lids and bottoms. Fabricate parts as needed for repairs. Perform minor repairs, painting, installations, or other tasks as needed at Solid Waste and Recycling Services site. Keep in contact with internal and external customers by telephone. Transport commercial containers needing paint or repair to the shop or holding area. Deliver new or repaired containers to customers. Turn in completed work orders indicating finished repairs to containers to Customer Service. Drive and operate forklift truck. Pick up service orders for delivery or exchange of commercial containers. Minimum Qualifications Ability to obtain Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire. 1+ years' experience operating as a commercial welder Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Preferred Qualifications Education/ Experience: 2-4 years of experience welding fabrication and painting Class B CDL Driving experience with a good driving record Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to read and write, read maps and perform basic math Advanced skill in MIG, TIG and stick welding Skill in air arc gouging Skill in utilizing a cutting torch Skill in utilizing a plasma cutter Skill in aluminum and various metal welding Licenses and Certifications Ability to obtain Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire. Current and valid welding certification is preferred but not required. Physical Requirements / Work Environment The incumbent frequently works exposed to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.