Welder - Solid Waste

Department:Solid Waste DepartmentOrganizational Unit:DisposalPosition Type:PermanentFull Time/Part Time:Full TimeOpen 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 / TRAITSThe employee must be able to:LIFT:50 lbs. or moreCARRY:50 lbs. or morePUSH:50 lbs. or morePULL:50 lbs. or moreIn an eight hour day, the employee may have to:STAND:5 - 8 hoursWALK:5 - 8 hoursSIT:5 - 8 hoursDRIVE:5 - 8 hoursThe employee must repetitively perform:Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)The employee must be able to:Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; StoopThe employee must have:Use of both eyes; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speechOther necessary physical activities/traitsN/AWORKING CONDITIONSWorking conditionsthat will apply to the employee: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 OthersOther working conditions:N/A