MedStar Health is hiring: Welder - Solid Waste in Cocoa

Department:Solid Waste Department Organizational Unit:Disposal

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$19.47 to $21.42 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 / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   
   
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   
   
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   
   
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
   
   
   
   


2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   
   
   • WALK:5 - 8 hours
   
   
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   
   
   • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
   
   
   
   


3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   


4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   


5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Use of both eyes; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech
   
   
   
   


6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working 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 Others
   
   
   
   


2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A