Welder - Bridge Structure Certified

This position travels to different locations through Virginia for welding & pipe rehabilitation projects. This position will incorporate the duties of a welder, as well as a general laborer. This position will often require additional tasks such as installing silt fence, sand bag filling, sheet pile installation, and removing debris from existing pipe.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Connect pipe by welding pieces together at the butt joint and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety, productivity or the equipment itself

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as welder (Certified)
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, clamps, grinders etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus
• Ability and willingness to perform labor work and other tasks as required
• The willingness to work outside and in extreme conditions as needed
• The willingness to travel and work on the road as needed

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401K Program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave

Curtis Contracting, Inc. (CCI) is a class 'A' contractor prequalified with VDOT and has been in business since 1985. We are separated into multiple divisions including the Civil division, Heavy Highway division, Road/Bridge Maintenance division, and Federal division. CCI has a large equipment fleet and self performs all aspects of construction management, site work, utilities, demolition, heavy highway, and cast-in-place concrete. Curtis Contracting, Inc. was founded on the principles of ethics, partnering, quality, integrity, safety and environmental stewardship. These principles and hard work are carried out through our leadership team. CCI has a large equipment fleet and self performs all aspects of construction management, site work, utilities, demolition, heavy highway, cast-in-place concrete, installation of divisions 8 & 10 items, and erection of pre-engineered metal structures. We hope you join our team!

***Curtis Contracting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans***