Shoring / Yard Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $25 - $35

Job Summary :

The Shoring / Yard Welder is responsible for the fabrication and repair of trench box shoring components, gravel boxes, steel plate customization, and bucket repairs. This role requires proficiency with oxy torch, MIG, and ARC welding, along with a solid understanding of structural welding practices. The ideal candidate can read and interpret blueprints and build sheets, accurately estimate and order materials, and work safely and efficiently in both shop and outdoor environments. Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly and perform duties in varying weather and site conditions.

Whitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.

Key Responsibilities :

• Fabricate and repair trench boxes, gravel boxes, steel plates, and equipment buckets
• Read and interpret blueprints and build sheets
• Estimate and order materials as needed
• Perform MIG, ARC, and oxy-fuel torch welding
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefits package including :

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The ADA defines reasonable accommodation as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Whitaker Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Whitaker will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.