Entry Level Welder with the Utility Structures Division

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Power & Construction Group, Inc. has an opening for a Entry Level Welder with the Utility Structures Division!

Salary Range: $25-$27/hr. based on experience. Employees receive a generous per diem for the week to cover hotels and food, in addition to their hourly wage. Weekly per diem checks issued where room and board are applicable.

Location: Scottsville, NY

Job Summary:

This position is responsible to assist the Senior Welder with daily tasks while learning the process and plans to advance. This position travels Monday-Friday and is generally home on the weekends.

Reports To:

Foreman

Essential Functions:

• Learn from senior welder

• Prep areas to receive welding

• Keep Senior Welder supplied with tools and necessities

• Read and interpret blueprints

• Assist welders in cleaning up work sites and setting up welding equipment

• Set up and operate hand and power tools particular to the welding trade

• Prepare all material surfaces that need to weld and ensure that there is no rust or dust on them

• Position and align parts that need to be welded according to the Specifications

• Keep track of materials, tools, and equipment needed for welding projects and inform supervisor in case of shortages

• Set up ladders and scaffolding for special cases

• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Additional Responsibilities:

• Come with a small assortment of tools of trade

• Digging with hand shovel or bar to expose live utilities, heavy lifting, climbing into and out of trenches, handling forms, placing concrete.

• Accomplishes all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to pass and maintain a current DOT physical

• Valid drivers license

• Have no lifting or physical restrictions

• OSHA 10 Certification strongly preferred

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with the public and clients

• Work outdoors year-round in all types of weather

• Demonstrate safe and proper use and maintenance of all company tools and equipment

Benefits:

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Prescription eyewear coverage

• Annual boot allowance

• Employee referral program!

P&CG is an Equal Employment, Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a DOT physical, drug screen, driver’s license check and other role-specific pre-employment requirements.