Equipment Welder
Cloverdale, Virginia
About GFL Environmental
GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.
At GFL, our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as Team Green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Welder / Fabricator to join our shop. In this role, you will be crucial in keeping our fleet and equipment operational, safe, and ready for service. You’ll perform heavy-duty welding, structural repairs, and custom fabrication on solid waste equipment and vehicles year-round.
What We Offer (Benefits & Perks)
- Competitive Pay: $25.00 – $30.00/hr, depending on experience.
- Consistent Hours: Year-round stability, set daytime schedule (Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm), and weekly overtime opportunities.
- Paid Time Off: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: 4 medical plan options—including an HSA with employer contribution & match program—plus dental and vision coverage.
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with an employer match.
- Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling and support services.
- Career Growth: Long-term training and advancement opportunities with an industry leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance: Perform high-quality structural welding and repairs on waste handling equipment, including compactors, roll-off containers, and dumpsters.
- Vehicle Fabrication: Execute custom fabrication and body repairs on heavy trucks and fleet vehicles.
- Layout & Prep: Safely perform metal cutting, torching, grinding, fitting, and surface preparation for painting.
- Safety & Standards: Inspect hand tools, maintain shop safety standards, and keep a clean, organized work environment.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of welding and metal fabrication experience (waste industry or heavy equipment experience is a plus).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MIG, Stick, and torching/cutting processes. Certification in basic welding skills preferred.
- Equipment Knowledge: Ability to safely operate shop equipment, grinders, and welding tools. Must supply basic personal tools (welding helmet, basic hand wrenches, etc.).
- Reliability: Strong work ethic, dedication to safety, and ability to meet physical demands (lifting up to 50+ lbs, standing, bending, and stooping).
- License: Valid driver's license required (CDL is a plus).
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GFL Environmental est un employeur égalitaire et encourage les femmes, les Autochtones, les personnes en situation de
handicap et les membres des minorités visibles à se porter candidats. Nous souhaitons embaucher des personnes réunissant
les caractéristiques de la diversité et issues de différents horizons. Nous sommes intimement convaincus que le talent
d’envergure ne fait aucune distinction fondée sur le genre, les origines ethniques ou nationales, l’identité et
l’orientation sexuelles, l’âge, la religion ou l’invalidité, et que le talent s’enrichit grâce à ces différences. GFL
offre aux candidats en situation de handicap des mesures d’adaptation pendant tout le processus de recrutement. Si vous
avez besoin de moyens d’adaptation, veuillez nous le faire savoir et nous tâcherons de répondre à vos besoins en
collaboration avec vous.